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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Earl Wayne Cates
DOT 2058593 · Dawson Springs, KY
Report generated: June 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Earl Wayne Cates (DOT 2058593) is a Kentucky-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Dawson Springs, KY. As of June 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Earl Wayne Cates
DOT Number2058593
MC Number—
Street842 LAKE SHORE DR
City / StateDawson Springs, KY 42408-6927
Phone2707978331
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age15 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed10/16/2012
Company officerEarl Wayne Cates
Power units2
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
15 yr 10 mo
Since 2010
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
842 LAKE SHORE DR, Dawson Springs, KY, 42408-6927 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 2010
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Earl Wayne Cates authorized to operate?

Earl Wayne Cates'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 Earl Wayne Cates's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Earl Wayne Cates operate?

Earl Wayne Cates operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Earl Wayne Cates insured?

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

Has Earl Wayne Cates had any risk indicators?

Earl Wayne Cates has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Earl Wayne Cates?

Earl Wayne Cates's DOT number is 2058593. 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). Earl Wayne Cates Safety Record, DOT 2058593. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2058593
MLA
"Earl Wayne Cates Safety Record, DOT 2058593." Truck Graph, Jun 4, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2058593
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