BATES TRUCKING CO INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BATES TRUCKING CO INC (USDOT 653767) 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 Officer(s): BRUCE BATES (Company officer); LONDON BRYSON (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/653767/ As of: Jul 19, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 10.5% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 23.1% vs peer median 17.7% (worse). n=5242 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 172 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 132 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 35 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 19.05% | 23.81% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BATES TRUCKING CO INC is a corporation based in BLADENSBURG, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 653767. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 172 power units and 121 drivers, with 35 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.1%. 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.
BATES TRUCKING CO INC is a large fleet, operating 172 power units and 121 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Bladensburg, MD. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 31.6% out-of-service rate, with 15 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 73% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (11) and DC (5), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
31.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.8% of violations); top code 393.9A-LFTSI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 172 power units (large fleet) and 121 drivers; Mack, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 5,242 ACTIVE carriers operating 86–258 power units (±50% of this carrier's 172 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 14 | 8 | 57.1% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 2.20 | 2 | — | 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 | 7 | — | 0.62 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 10.56 | 11 | — | 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 (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88237553 | Jun 24, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.78A-WS, 393.30-B | No |
| 88049257 | Jun 3, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 383.51A-LCDLRSWD, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 87791771 | May 7, 2026 | DC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87718316 | Apr 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
13 | 75A3-TAOL, 51A-SIN, 9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 87237896 | Mar 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | UPPER MARLBORO MD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LHWS | Yes |
| 87177435 | Feb 25, 2026 | VA | 3 | DUMFRIES VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86349619 | Nov 10, 2025 | MD | 2 | UPPER MARLBORO MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.9A-LHWS, 392.2-SLLILC, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 85877963 | Sep 22, 2025 | MD | 2 | GRASONVILLE MD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85664825 | Sep 2, 2025 | MD | 2 | BOWIE MD |
HINO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 391.41APC, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.11A1-LLPL | Yes |
| 85368547 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 2 | CHESTER MD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 383.95A-LCDL, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 85242380 | Jul 17, 2025 | MD | 2 | KETTERING MD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 396.3A1-TAOCV, 393.78, 392.82DUMT | Yes |
| 85009883 | Jun 20, 2025 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLDL, 392.7A-D, 392.16-D | No |
| 83823047 | Feb 5, 2025 | VA | 3 | MANASSAS VA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 83555568 | Jan 8, 2025 | MD | 2 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83494300 | Dec 28, 2024 | DC | 2 | WASHINGTON DC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 83459567 | Dec 21, 2024 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 83213872 | Nov 21, 2024 | MD | 3 | HOWARD COUNTY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 83189276 | Nov 16, 2024 | DC | 2 | WASHINGTON DC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83091818 | Nov 4, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-us301-upper-marlboro-s.h.-s/b |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83035892 | Oct 30, 2024 | MD | 2 | ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 82892930 | Oct 7, 2024 | DC | 2 | WASHINGTON DC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82115913 | Jul 15, 2024 | VA | 2 | FAIRFAX VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81708386 | May 25, 2024 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 383.23(a)(2) | No |
| 81384039 | Apr 18, 2024 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.9a(a)(1), 392.9a(a)(2), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80986407 | Feb 29, 2024 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
Recent Crashes (132 rows) View all 132 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0261050101 | Apr 14, 2026 | VA | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| VA0260810050 | Mar 17, 2026 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| DC0026010184 | Jan 22, 2026 | DC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD26A1326824 | Jan 9, 2026 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MD25A1297454 | Oct 6, 2025 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD25A1296838 | Oct 3, 2025 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0252595047 | Sep 15, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD25A1271991 | Jul 2, 2025 | MD | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD24S0005019 | Dec 6, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24S0002847 | Nov 30, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24S0002779 | Nov 22, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24S0004031 | Sep 10, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24S0003247 | Aug 21, 2024 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| VA0241765211 | Jun 24, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0241275300 | Apr 23, 2024 | VA | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD24S0000365 | Jan 24, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24S0000333 | Jan 22, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24A1246625 | Jan 11, 2024 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0232455176 | Sep 1, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0232135225 | Jul 10, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0230525135 | Feb 21, 2023 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD23A0995552 | Feb 10, 2023 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| DC0023012157 | Jan 23, 2023 | DC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD23A0985339 | Jan 5, 2023 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD22A0980826 | Dec 13, 2022 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON DC | DC | 8 | 1 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | 4 | 2 |
| HOWARD COUNTY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 2 | 1 |
| UPPER MARLBORO MD | MD | 2 | 1 |
| WASHINGTONDC | DC | 1 | 0 |
| BOWIE MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| CHESTER MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| COLLEGE PARK MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| GRASONVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(b) | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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