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KEVIN CATES INC

USDOT 1391091 Active Based in BRECKENRIDGE, TX

KEVIN CATES INC is a motor carrier based in BRECKENRIDGE, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1391091. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Contract. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier Overview

KEVIN CATES INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 16 years on FMCSA's records, based in Breckenridge, TX. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Power Units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections
8
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
8 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (2) and TX (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (55.6% of violations); top code 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Peterbilt, Stoughton, and Wilson tra are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 33.3% vs 6.7% +26.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
Serves 102,641 carriers
Location & Contact
2502 US HWY 180 EAST
BRECKENRIDGE, TX 76424
Phone: 9402563904
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1391091
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 307,267 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
33.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 179,652 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +33.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 179,652 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 5, 2009 to Nov 18, 2010 (409 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (3)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 29, 2009 to Nov 11, 2009 (43 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 24, 2010 to May 27, 2010 (3 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 26, 2010 to Nov 17, 2010 (114 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
5 violations
Hours of Service
3 violations
2 OOS · 66.7%
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New Mexico (NM) 2 0 0.0% Feb 20, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Nov 20, 2024
Colorado (CO) 1 1 100.0% Feb 18, 2026
Ohio (OH) 1 1 100.0% Feb 20, 2025
Texas (TX) 1 0 0.0% Dec 19, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 7
Wilson 5
Stoughton 1
Unknown 1
Volvo 1
Wils 1
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87129263 Feb 20, 2026 NM 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R792817 · 1XPXD49X7MD750910
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
87095396 Feb 18, 2026 CO 3 DUMONT CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R792817 · 1XPXD49X7MD750910
3 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8K2-HOSP, 392.2SLSNC Yes
86805620 Jan 13, 2026 NM 3 GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R676975 · 1XPXD49X8RD662603
0 — No
83938877 Feb 20, 2025 OH 3 REYNOLDSBURG OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R547074 · 1XPXD49X5ND782188
3 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLFC Yes
83661654 Dec 19, 2024 TX 2 US 60 MP 430
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R577830 · 1XPXD49X6ND798481
1 395.8F01 No
83211902 Nov 20, 2024 AR 3 VAN BUREN AR
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXB 6269 · 4V4NC9EH0GN955415
1 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
80570526 Dec 16, 2023 TX 1 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R614568 · 1XP5D49X85D846604
9 396.3A1BOS, 390.3E, 393.47E Yes
79340725 Aug 2, 2023 LA 3 ROADSIDE
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R577830 · 1XPXD49X6ND798481
3 395.8(k)(2), 392.16(a), 392.71(a) Yes
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX6RKBHQE1H8 Dec 16, 2023 TX 0 10 Yes Yes Injury
AR2021556103 Sep 17, 2021 AR 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
TX4GJCHQE109 Oct 14, 2015 TX 0 2 No Yes Injury
TX4FS7HQE17W Sep 17, 2015 TX 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IL00M2434752 Mar 13, 2014 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NM0022041428 Jan 30, 2012 NM 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
TX2454910015 Feb 27, 2009 TX 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
TX245365501J Aug 30, 2005 TX 2 4 Yes Yes Fatal
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC539498
Revoked
Granted Oct 5, 2009 Revoked Jul 8, 2024
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jul 8, 2024 MC539498 Contract REVOKED Oct 5, 2009
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jul 11, 2024 MC539498-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 18, 2010 MC539498-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 10, 2005 MC539498-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (49 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT49352A 91X Nov 24, 2025 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA981700035 BIPD/Primary Jul 8, 2024 May 25, 2024 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA981700035 BIPD/Primary May 25, 2024 Jul 2, 2024 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA981700035 BIPD/Primary May 25, 2024 Nov 24, 2025 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA958385812 BIPD/Primary May 25, 2022 May 25, 2024 REPLACED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. FPKN BAN 3007712324 BIPD/Primary May 25, 2016 May 25, 2022 REPLACED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00002556 BIPD/Primary Feb 19, 2016 May 27, 2016 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00002556 BIPD/Primary Oct 19, 2015 Feb 19, 2016 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00002556 BIPD/Primary Aug 14, 2015 Oct 19, 2015 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00002556 BIPD/Primary May 27, 2015 Aug 14, 2015 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00002200 BIPD/Primary Apr 16, 2015 May 27, 2015 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00002200 BIPD/Primary Oct 13, 2014 Apr 16, 2015 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00002200 BIPD/Primary May 27, 2014 Oct 13, 2014 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001781 BIPD/Primary May 13, 2014 May 27, 2014 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001781 BIPD/Primary Apr 15, 2014 May 13, 2014 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001781 BIPD/Primary Sep 16, 2013 Apr 15, 2014 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001781 BIPD/Primary May 27, 2013 Sep 16, 2013 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001536 BIPD/Primary Mar 28, 2013 May 27, 2013 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001536 BIPD/Primary Nov 26, 2012 Mar 28, 2013 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001536 BIPD/Primary Aug 21, 2012 Nov 26, 2012 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001536 BIPD/Primary May 27, 2012 Aug 21, 2012 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001359 BIPD/Primary Jan 28, 2012 May 27, 2012 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001359 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 2011 Jan 28, 2012 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001359 BIPD/Primary Aug 22, 2011 Nov 21, 2011 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. TT00001359 BIPD/Primary May 27, 2011 Aug 22, 2011 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 24, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  2. Dec 23, 2024
    enforcement
    Enforcement case HI-2024-0023-US1827 — $10,760
  3. Jul 11, 2024
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Jul 8, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Jul 8, 2024
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Jul 2, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  7. May 25, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  8. May 25, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  9. May 25, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  10. Jun 3, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. May 27, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  12. Feb 19, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  13. Oct 19, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  14. Oct 16, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Aug 14, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  16. Jul 21, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. May 27, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. May 27, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  19. Apr 17, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Apr 16, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  21. Oct 13, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  22. Sep 17, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  23. May 28, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  24. May 27, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  25. May 13, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  26. Apr 15, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  27. Sep 16, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  28. May 28, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  29. May 27, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  30. Mar 28, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  31. Nov 26, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  32. Nov 13, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  33. Aug 22, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  34. Aug 21, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  35. May 29, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  36. May 27, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  37. Jan 28, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  38. Jan 18, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  39. Nov 21, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  40. Oct 28, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
VAN BUREN AR AR 1 0
DUMONT CO CO 1 1
ROADSIDE LA 1 1
GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY NM 1 0
REYNOLDSBURG OH OH 1 1
US 60 MP 430 TX 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.71(a) Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector Unsafe Driving 1 0
395.8(k)(2) ELD malfunction / not functional Hours of Service 1 1
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How to verify KEVIN CATES INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about KEVIN CATES INC

Is KEVIN CATES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. KEVIN CATES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1391091 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is KEVIN CATES INC's safety rating? ▾
KEVIN CATES INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has KEVIN CATES INC had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for KEVIN CATES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is KEVIN CATES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
KEVIN CATES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is KEVIN CATES INC based? ▾
KEVIN CATES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2502 US HWY 180 EAST, BRECKENRIDGE, Texas 76424. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does KEVIN CATES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
KEVIN CATES INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does KEVIN CATES INC operate? ▾
KEVIN CATES INC self-reports 4 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has KEVIN CATES INC had any crashes? ▾
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for KEVIN CATES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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