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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.
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DOT 1757944Dubuque, IA

Eric Coates

DBA: Auth Dist Of Matco Tools

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateDubuque, IA 52001

Eric Coates 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 nameEric Coates
DBAAuth Dist Of Matco Tools
DOT #1757944
MC #—
CityDubuque
StateIowa
ZIP52001
Authority age18 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/01/2026
Company officerEric Coates
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
18 yr 1 mo
Since 2008

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

Location

165 PRINCETON PLACE, Dubuque, IA, 52001

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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
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 GrantedApr 2008
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Eric Coates

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Eric Coates authorized to operate?

Eric Coates'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 Eric Coates's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Eric Coates operate?

Eric Coates operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Eric Coates insured?

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

Has Eric Coates had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Eric Coates?

Eric Coates's DOT number is 1757944. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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