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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
Carrier verification summary for BATES BROS INC
BATES BROS INC (USDOT 549908) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, computed deterministically from the FMCSA record refreshed 07/03/2026.
BATES BROS INC (USDOT 549908) holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of 07/03/2026.
BATES BROS INC (USDOT 549908) has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot row is available as of 07/03/2026.
BATES BROS INC (USDOT 549908) has a 9.1% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed 07/03/2026.
BATES BROS INC (USDOT 549908) has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of 07/03/2026.
BATES BROS INC (USDOT 549908) reports 19 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated 05/10/2026.
BATES BROS INC (USDOT 549908) has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned 07/14/2010 in the federal record refreshed 07/03/2026.
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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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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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