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DOT 4135245Islip Terrace, NY

Chato

DBA: El Chato

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateIslip Terrace, NY 11752-1518

Chato has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 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 nameChato
DBAEl Chato
DOT #4135245
MC #—
CityIslip Terrace
StateNew York
ZIP11752-1518
Authority age2 yr 8 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/22/2023
Company officerMelvin Josue Ramos Escalon
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
2 yr 8 mo
Since 2023

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

37 CARLETON AVE, Islip Terrace, NY, 11752-1518

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedSep 2023
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Chato

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Chato authorized to operate?

Chato'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 Chato's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Chato operate?

Chato operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Chato insured?

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

Has Chato had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Chato?

Chato's DOT number is 4135245. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Chato Safety Record, DOT 4135245. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4135245
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"Chato Safety Record, DOT 4135245." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4135245
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"Chato Safety Record, DOT 4135245." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4135245
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