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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 473790Last checked 23h ago
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Vetting3 failed10 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +1 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Unsafe driving violation on record
Driver qualification violation on record
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DOT 473790Memphis, TN

Andrew Bates

DBA: Caravan Packaging CORP

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateMemphis, TN 38118

Andrew Bates has a fleet of 12 power units and 11 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 19 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameAndrew Bates
DBACaravan Packaging CORP
DOT #473790
MC #
CityMemphis
StateTennessee
ZIP38118
Authority age34 yr 2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed10/27/2025
Company officerTim Nelson
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
12
Power units
Drivers
11
Total
Inspections
19
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
5.3%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
34 yr 2 mo
Since 1992

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

3921 DELP STREET, Memphis, TN, 38118

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Inspection history

19 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 5.3%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
5.3%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
9/30/2024MSLevel III00Pass
12/29/2025MSLevel II00Pass
3/27/2025MSLevel II00Pass
1/22/2025MSLevel III00Pass
8/22/2025MSLevel III00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
19 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
19 (100%)·3v
Driver Fitness
19 (100%)·3v
Controlled Substances
19 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
11 (58%)·5v

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedMar 1992
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Andrew Bates

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Andrew Bates authorized to operate?

Andrew Bates's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Andrew Bates's safety record?

Andrew Bates has 19 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Andrew Bates operate?

Andrew Bates operates 12 power units with approximately 11 drivers.

Is Andrew Bates insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Andrew Bates had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Andrew Bates as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Andrew Bates?

Andrew Bates's DOT number is 473790. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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