BATES TRUCKING CO INC
USDOT 653767 • 4305 48TH STREET, BLADENSBURG, MD, 20710
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (81 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 0 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 1 | 1 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (31 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | NB I-495 AT 0.40M N OF I-95 | ...102783 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jan 22, 2026 | DC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WASHINGTON | 1900 NAYLOR ROAD SE | ...293912 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jan 9, 2026 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CROFTON | 26.03 FEET SOUTH OF MILE POINT 1.750 ON CO 2624 - | ...415568 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Oct 6, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | CROFTON | 20.46 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 0.040 ON CO 6072 - | ...415577 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Oct 3, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOWIE | 19 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 1.990 ON MD 197 - COLL | ...065247 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Sep 15, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | 0660 HORNBAKER ROAD AT 0796 INDUSTRIAL ROAD | ...766583 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jul 2, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 3 | LARGO | CO 97 - WHITE HOUSE RD | ...011310 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Dec 6, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CO1041 WAUGH CHAPEL RD | ...UB6290 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Nov 30, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS97 | ...NU9080 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Nov 22, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MD3 ROBERT CRAIN HWY | ...415577 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Sep 10, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS 97 - NO NAME (SB/L) | ...415568 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Aug 21, 2024 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | CO 2097 - ROLLING VIEW DR | ...415572 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jun 24, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RT28/SULLY RD | ...766583 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Apr 23, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | 0294 PRINCE WILLIAM PARKWAY | ...767395 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jan 24, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CO922 OLD COALING ROAD | ...AW7616 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jan 22, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MD 202 - LANDOVER RD (SB/L) | ...421561 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jan 11, 2024 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELLICOTT CITY | CO 3206 - GOVERNOR HENRY CT | ...415568 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Sep 1, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RT 15 SOUTH | ...767398 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jul 10, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RAMP TO ROUTE 267 / DULLES TOLL ROAD | ...248701 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Feb 21, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | RT286/FAIRFAX COUNTY PKWY | ...S50128 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Feb 10, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | ACRS MARKED OFF ROAD | ...015754 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jan 23, 2023 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 1600 EASTERN AVENUE NE | ...002187 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jan 5, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HOBART ST | ...653007 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Dec 13, 2022 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | DORSEY RD | ...336408 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
| Oct 26, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY | ...010850 | BATES TRUCKING CO INC |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records