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R Bates & Sons INC (USDOT 523944)

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Verdict
1 caution found
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Findings

Cautions
Multiple carriers at this address

One other active carrier is registered at this physical address. Shared addresses are common for freight offices and registered agents.

Notes
Safety rating is more than 5 years old

Rating Satisfactory issued Sep 12, 2002 (24 years ago); most recent FMCSA review Aug 27, 2002 (24 years ago). Both exceed the 5-year audit cycle

DOT number
USDOT 523944
Operating authority
Federal operating authority is not required — private carrier operation. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 14, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now.
Insurance on file
No active liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision Sep 12, 2002)
Fleet on file
3 power units, 3 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
140 PRATTS JUNCTION ROAD, STERLING, MA 01564
MCS-150 last filed
Sep 2024

Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 523944?

DOT 523944 (USDOT 523944) is R Bates & Sons INC, an interstate motor carrier.

What is R Bates & Sons INC's USDOT number?

R Bates & Sons INC's USDOT number is 523944. No MC docket number is on file.

Is R Bates & Sons INC currently authorized to operate?

Federal operating authority is not required — private carrier operation. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 14, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does R Bates & Sons INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

No active liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA.

What is R Bates & Sons INC's safety record?

FMCSA records show no vehicle inspections for R Bates & Sons INC in the last 24 months, so there is no out-of-service rate. FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is R Bates & Sons INC's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. R Bates & Sons INC's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is R Bates & Sons INC's FMCSA safety rating?

R Bates & Sons INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided Sep 12, 2002.

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