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Carrier Profile · DOT 2860310

Cates Contracting

Private Carrier · Not For HireTimberlake, NC 27583-9160
Updated 2026-05-30T12:33:24.577Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Cates Contracting has a fleet of 2 power units and 2 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameCates Contracting
DBA
DOT #2860310
MC #
CityTimberlake
StateNorth Carolina
ZIP27583-9160
Authority age10.3y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed12/03/2017
Company officerChristopher Paul Cates
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
2
Power units
Drivers
2
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections on record

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

Location

820 VICTOR CHANDLER RD, Timberlake, NC, 27583-9160

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

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 found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Mar 2016
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Cates Contracting

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Cates Contracting authorized to operate?

Cates Contracting'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 Cates Contracting's safety record?

Cates Contracting does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Cates Contracting operate?

Cates Contracting operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Cates Contracting insured?

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

Has Cates Contracting had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Cates Contracting as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Cates Contracting?

Cates Contracting's DOT number is 2860310. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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