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BATES BROS INC

USDOT 549908 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN BATES Company officer 2: JIMMIE TODD WILLIS General Freight Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Farm Supplies Based in ALTUS, OK Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Apr 12, 2026
Policy effective · Apr 12, 2026
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1461 days Apr 12, 2022 → Apr 12, 2026
  • 2 fatalities on crash record 23 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN BATES
Company officer 2: JIMMIE TODD WILLIS
Cargo: General Freight, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BATES BROS INC (USDOT 549908)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): JOHN BATES (Company officer); JIMMIE TODD WILLIS (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1461 days — Apr 12, 2022 → Apr 12, 2026
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 23 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/549908/
As of: Jul 17, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 10% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=53991 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $750,000

UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. · BIPD/Primary · $750,000

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 549908
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN BATES
Company officer 2 JIMMIE TODD WILLIS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
Fleet size 19 units
Drivers 18
Annual mileage 1,178,970 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (580) 477-0711
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1317 WEST BROADWAY
ALTUS, OK 73521
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 549908
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,178,970 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 10.0% vs 23.4% -13.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.58 vs 1.80 -1.22
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 18 1 0
Trailers 38 2 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 23 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 18 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 12 12 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 8.33% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
19
Drivers
18
Inspections
18
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
10.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
23 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BATES BROS INC is a corporation based in ALTUS, OK, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 549908. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 19 power units and 18 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. 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.

Carrier overview

BATES BROS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 18 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Altus, OK. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (5) and OK (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

8.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 392.2RG (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Peterbilt, Wilx, and Wils are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 10.0% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

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

Compared against 53,991 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 53,991 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
10%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 53,991 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -4.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 1, 2003 to Apr 7, 2003 (6 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 12, 2022 to Apr 12, 2026 (1461 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 violations
1 OOS · 25.0%
Unsafe Driving
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 5 1 20.0% Feb 20, 2026
Oklahoma (OK) 3 0 0.0% Feb 12, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 2 0 0.0% Nov 13, 2025
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Oct 12, 2024
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Feb 10, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 15
Wilson 9
Other 2
Wils 2
Freightliner 1
Lbt 1
Meri 1
Merr 1
Ptrv 1
Volvo 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.42 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 2.14 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87154250 Feb 20, 2026 TX 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3KL701 · 1NPXGGGG30D498475
1 392.2RG No
87079564 Feb 16, 2026 TX 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3LC611 · 1XPXD49X6MD768461
0 — No
87031230 Feb 12, 2026 OK 3 ok-i-240-eb-/-eastern
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3KL701 · 1NPXGGGG30D498475
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
87006973 Feb 10, 2026 NE 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3LC611 · 1XPXD49X6MD768461
0 — No
86866220 Jan 21, 2026 TX 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3XR869 · 1NPXGGGG30D116106
2 393.207A, 393.45B2UV Yes
86361700 Nov 13, 2025 NM 2 TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3LN778 · 1XP5DB9X21D567079
0 — No
85555420 Aug 21, 2025 OK 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3LE188 · 1XPXD49X8MD768462
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83986827 Feb 24, 2025 TX 2 US60, EB MM282
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3AK321 · 1NPXGGGG80D390014
0 — No
83557933 Jan 3, 2025 TX 2 US60 EB MM 282
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3KL701 · 1NPXGGGG30D498475
2 393.95A, 393.55E No
83252204 Nov 26, 2024 OK 2 BOISE CITY SCALE HOUSE
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3EH192 · 1NPXGGGG70D706759
0 — No
83215331 Nov 18, 2024 NM 2 TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3KKL701 · 1NPXGGGG30D498475
0 — No
82899927 Oct 12, 2024 KS 2 ks-finney-county---055
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3LC611 · 1XPXD49X6MD768461
0 — No
80802842 Feb 8, 2024 OK 3 I-44
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
OK 3EH182 · 4V4NC9TH5DN569619
0 — No
80437952 Dec 14, 2023 OK 2 5S PUTNAM
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 2PE510 · 1NPXGGGG30D116106
1 393.75(c) No
80394527 Dec 12, 2023 TX 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3EH194 · 1XPXD49X38D753504
2 396.3A1B, 396.17C No
80038479 Oct 27, 2023 OK 2 ok-sh-152-&-sh-6s
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3FJ106 · 1XPXD49X8MD768462
0 — No
79209080 Jul 21, 2023 OK 2 —
PTRV TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3CP132 · 1XP5DB9X21D567079
2 396.3(a)(1), 392.2 Yes
78492128 Apr 19, 2023 OK 1 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3AK320 · 1NPXGGGG30D354277
6 392.2, 393.25(e), 393.83(e) No
Recent Crashes (23 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX75JDHQE1L6 May 7, 2025 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
OK2305000041 Apr 19, 2023 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6418HQE1FT Aug 18, 2021 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK0021005209 Mar 8, 2021 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK00W0700720 Jul 16, 2020 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK00M0001020 Jan 11, 2020 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK00K0054618 Jun 23, 2018 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK0AM0096518 Mar 22, 2018 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK0000017296 May 29, 2017 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK00M0014216 Jun 8, 2016 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK00M0025315 Oct 7, 2015 OK 1 1 Yes No Fatal
OK0150000780 Mar 30, 2015 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK0YC0016512 Sep 7, 2012 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK00M0007212 Mar 17, 2012 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK0300048841 Dec 24, 2009 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245510500S Sep 2, 2009 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX245510405Q Sep 2, 2009 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX2455044017 Jul 8, 2009 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245394200A Jun 16, 2006 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK0099965533 Nov 15, 2005 OK 0 1 No No Injury
OK0099964042 Nov 11, 2005 OK 0 3 No No Injury
OK0097200802 Oct 9, 2001 OK 1 0 No No Fatal
OK0096213040 Oct 23, 2000 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC272307
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC272307 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 133-7837022 91X $750,000 Apr 12, 2026 On file ACTIVE
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 133-7837022 BIPD/Primary $750,000 Apr 12, 2026 On file ACTIVE
Coverage gap — 1461 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 12, 2022 to Apr 12, 2026
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 310725001 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2021 Apr 12, 2022 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF002214 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2016 Apr 12, 2021 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LFO0000512 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2012 Apr 12, 2016 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0003234 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2011 Apr 12, 2012 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF658294 BIPD/Primary — Jul 7, 2010 Apr 12, 2011 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF641970 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2009 Jul 7, 2010 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 1337232744 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2007 Apr 12, 2009 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 444680 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2006 Apr 12, 2007 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 444665 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2005 Apr 12, 2006 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN426247 BIPD/Primary — Apr 7, 2004 May 13, 2005 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN426247 BIPD/Primary — Apr 7, 2004 Apr 12, 2005 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA18547862 BIPD/Primary — Oct 7, 2003 Oct 7, 2003 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 1854786-2 BIPD/Primary — Oct 7, 2003 Apr 7, 2004 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 1854786-1 BIPD/Primary — Apr 7, 2003 Oct 7, 2003 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 6 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 1, 2003 to Apr 7, 2003
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 1854786-0 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2002 Apr 1, 2003 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP38227A BIPD/Primary — Sep 26, 1994 Oct 1, 2002 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 12, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Apr 12, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Apr 12, 2022
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1461 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 12, 2026)
  4. Apr 12, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 12, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  6. Apr 12, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  7. Apr 12, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jul 7, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 2, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Apr 13, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Apr 12, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  12. Apr 12, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  13. Apr 5, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Apr 12, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  15. Apr 6, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. May 13, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Apr 12, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Apr 14, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Apr 7, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Oct 7, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Oct 7, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Apr 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Apr 1, 2003
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 6 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 7, 2003)
  24. Oct 1, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  25. May 6, 1994
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY NM 2 0
5S PUTNAM OK 1 0
BOISE CITY SCALE HOUSE OK 1 0
I-44 OK 1 0
US60 EB MM 282 TX 1 0
US60, EB MM282 TX 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.203(a) Cab/body components defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.25(e) Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(c) Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.80 Exhaust system defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.83(e) Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify BATES BROS 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 BATES BROS INC

Is BATES BROS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BATES BROS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 549908 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 BATES BROS INC's safety rating? ▾
BATES BROS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BATES BROS INC had? ▾
18 roadside inspections are on file for BATES BROS 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 BATES BROS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BATES BROS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 10.0% (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 BATES BROS INC based? ▾
BATES BROS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1317 WEST BROADWAY, ALTUS, Oklahoma 73521. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BATES BROS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
BATES BROS 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 BATES BROS INC operate? ▾
BATES BROS INC self-reports 19 power units and 18 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 BATES BROS INC had any crashes? ▾
23 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BATES BROS 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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