Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 549908 · MC-272307 · Updated 07/03/2026
BATES BROS INC
19 power unitsavg 12.3 yrRegional · 5 statesALTUS, OK
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-272307 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
19Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-03
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 32 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1994.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 18 inspections.
USDOT registration3232 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.19.1 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.3 yr
Model years 1999–2022 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is BATES BROS INC safe to work with?
Is BATES BROS INC safe to load? BATES BROS INC (USDOT 549908, MC-272307) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ALTUS, OK, operating 19 power units and 18 drivers. Operating authority has been active 32 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 18 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 9.1% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-03.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-03
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Frequently asked
What is BATES BROS INC's USDOT number?
BATES BROS INC's USDOT number is 549908, and its motor carrier number is MC-272307.
Is BATES BROS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-03, BATES BROS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BATES BROS INC's safety record?
BATES BROS INC has a 9.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BATES BROS INC's fleet?
BATES BROS INC operates 19 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BATES BROS INC based?
BATES BROS INC is based in ALTUS, OK, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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