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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 661943✓ Last checked 17h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
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DOT 661943Corydon, KY

Forrest Cates

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateCorydon, KY 42406

Forrest Cates has a fleet of 2 power units and 3 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 nameForrest Cates
DBA—
DOT #661943
MC #—
CityCorydon
StateKentucky
ZIP42406
Authority age29 yr 8 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed10/26/2007
Company officerForrest Cates
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
29 yr 8 mo
Since 1996

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Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

3613 HWY 266, Corydon, KY, 42406

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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 GrantedOct 1996
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Forrest Cates

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Forrest Cates authorized to operate?

Forrest 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 Forrest Cates's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Forrest Cates operate?

Forrest Cates operates 2 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Forrest Cates insured?

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

Has Forrest Cates had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Forrest Cates?

Forrest Cates's DOT number is 661943. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Forrest Cates Safety Record, DOT 661943. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/661943
MLA
"Forrest Cates Safety Record, DOT 661943." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/661943
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"Forrest Cates Safety Record, DOT 661943." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/661943
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