BATES BROS INC

DOT 549908 MC 272307 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
18 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 11.11% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
19 units

Drivers: 18

Trailers: 38 (38 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1317 WEST BROADWAY, ALTUS, OK, 73521

Phone Number

(580) 477-0711

Mailing Address

1317 WEST BROADWAY, ALTUS, OK, 73521

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(580) 477-0002

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 2 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2010-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-04-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-04-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-04-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-04-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1994-05-06 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-04-12 BIPD/Primary 133-7837022 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … - - ACTIVE
2022-04-12 BIPD/Primary WF002306 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-04-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-04-12 BIPD/Primary 310725001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2022-04-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-04-12 BIPD/Primary WF002214 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-04-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-04-12 BIPD/Primary LFO0000512 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-04-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-04-12 BIPD/Primary LTO0003234 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-04-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-07-07 BIPD/Primary TF658294 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-04-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-04-12 BIPD/Primary TF641970 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-07-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-04-12 BIPD/Primary 1337232744 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2009-04-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-04-12 BIPD/Primary 444680 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2007-04-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-04-12 BIPD/Primary 444665 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2006-04-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-04-07 BIPD/Primary TN426247 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-04-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-10-07 BIPD/Primary CA 1854786-2 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANC… 2004-04-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-10-07 BIPD/Primary CA18547862 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… 2003-10-07 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-04-07 BIPD/Primary CA 1854786-1 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANC… 2003-10-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA 1854786-0 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANC… 2003-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-09-26 BIPD/Primary CLP38227A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2002-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

11.11%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

18 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 18 Last inspection: May 15, 2026 Total crashes: 23

FMCSA Inspection Records (18 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 15, 2026

V262368584

Level 2 TX PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Feb 20, 2026

V262242868

1 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Feb 16, 2026

V262220818

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Feb 12, 2026

K200182955

1 viol.
Level 3 OK PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Feb 10, 2026

T005000805

Level 3 NE PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jan 21, 2026

V262156687

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Nov 13, 2025

1847P8TL9F

Level 2 NM PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Aug 21, 2025

R513155448

1 viol.
Level 2 OK PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Feb 24, 2025

V251795683

Level 2 TX PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Jan 3, 2025

V251745495

2 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Nov 26, 2024

G706155408

Level 2 OK PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Nov 18, 2024

1847O8ZGQR

Level 2 NM PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Oct 12, 2024

HP00500201

Level 2 KS PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Feb 8, 2024

E300154179

Level 3 OK VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

Dec 14, 2023

S100152022

1 viol.
Level 2 OK PTRB 1NPXGGGG...
Total Inspections

18

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

18

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (23 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 7, 2025

TX • TX75JDHQE1L6

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 19, 2023

OK • OK2305000041

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 18, 2021

TX • TX6418HQE1FT

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 8, 2021

OK • OK0021005209

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 16, 2020

OK • OK00W0700720

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 11, 2020

OK • OK00M0001020

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 23, 2018

OK • OK00K0054618

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 22, 2018

OK • OK0AM0096518

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 29, 2017

OK • OK0000017296

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 8, 2016

OK • OK00M0014216

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 7, 2015

OK • OK00M0025315

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 30, 2015

OK • OK0150000780

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 7, 2012

OK • OK0YC0016512

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 17, 2012

OK • OK00M0007212

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 24, 2009

OK • OK0300048841

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

8

Total Crashes

23

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

5

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

18
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

19
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

19

18 owned

Trailers

38

38 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

18

CDL Drivers: 18
Interstate: 18
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 18
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Livestock Grain/Feed Dry Bulk Farm Supplies

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

19

Power Units

19

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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