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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 1889964✓ Last checked 11h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 1889964Castor, LA

Heith Bates

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateCastor, LA 71016

Heith Bates 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 nameHeith Bates
DBA—
DOT #1889964
MC #—
CityCastor
StateLouisiana
ZIP71016
Authority age17 yr
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/15/2009
Company officerHeith Bates
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
17 yr
Since 2009

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

Location

1956 FOSTER ROAD, Castor, LA, 71016

1956 FOSTER ROAD, CASTOR, LA, 71016Open in Maps →

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 GrantedMay 2009
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Heith Bates

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Heith Bates authorized to operate?

Heith Bates'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 Heith Bates's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Heith Bates operate?

Heith Bates operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Heith Bates insured?

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

Has Heith Bates had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Heith Bates?

Heith Bates's DOT number is 1889964. 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). Heith Bates Safety Record, DOT 1889964. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1889964
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"Heith Bates Safety Record, DOT 1889964." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1889964
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