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Cherry Street Automotive Service
DOT 3088747 · MC MC70739 · Carmi, IL
Report generated: June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Authorized for hire?
Active insurance?
Safety record clean?
No fraud flags?
No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Cherry Street Automotive Service (DOT 3088747, MC MC70739) is a Illinois-based interstate carrier headquartered in Carmi, IL. As of June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: authority revoked within the last 3 years; no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Verify Before Tendering" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Gary Cates
Operating as: Cherry Street Automotive Service
DOT Number3088747
MC NumberMC70739
Street315 EAST CHERRY STREET
City / StateCarmi, IL 62821
Phone6183827165
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age8 yr 4 mo
MCS-150 filed05/30/2025
Company officerGary Cates
Power units2
Total drivers4
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
Authority revoked within the last 3 years
No inspection history on record
⚠ Serial Restarter Alert
1 prior revocation on record. Carrier re-registered authority after revocation. Exercise heightened scrutiny.
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
8 yr 4 mo
Since 2018
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
6/9/2025
Location
315 EAST CHERRY STREET, Carmi, IL, 62821 · Open in Maps →
315 EAST CHERRY STREET, CARMI, IL, 62821Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJan 2018
FMCSA issued operating authority
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 2023
License type: COMMON
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gary Cates authorized to operate?

Yes. Gary Cates holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Gary Cates's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Gary Cates operate?

Gary Cates operates 2 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Gary Cates insured?

Gary Cates has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Gary Cates had any risk indicators?

Gary Cates has a risk score of 35/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Gary Cates?

Gary Cates's DOT number is 3088747 and MC number is MC70739. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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