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Carrier Profile · DOT 2836609

James Bates

DBA: Bates & Sons Trucking

Authority InactiveJohnston, SC 29832
Updated 2026-05-30T06:33:49.917Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

James 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. The company has recorded 2 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameJames Bates
DBABates & Sons Trucking
DOT #2836609
MC #MC949196
CityJohnston
StateSouth Carolina
ZIP29832
Authority age10.4y
StatusAuthority Inactive
Common authority⚠ Inactive
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed06/19/2025
Company officerJames Bates
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
50.0%
Above national avg (22.26%)

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

2028 LAKEVIEW DR, Johnston, SC, 29832

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Inspection history

2 total inspections. OOS rate: 50.0%. Showing last 5.

DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
8/7/2025SC202
4/2/2025SC300

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Jan 2016
FMCSA issued operating authority
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Jan 2024
License type: COMMON
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
May 2025
License type: COMMON
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Jul 2022
License type: COMMON
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Jul 2024
License type: COMMON
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Sep 2025
License type: COMMON
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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South Carolina Secretary of State
Business registration and corporate filings
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LinkedIn
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PACER (Federal Courts)
Federal litigation, bankruptcy filings

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Frequently asked

James Bates

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is James Bates authorized to operate?

James 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 James Bates's safety record?

James Bates has 2 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does James Bates operate?

James Bates operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is James Bates insured?

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

Has James Bates had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for James Bates?

James Bates's DOT number is 2836609 and MC number is MC949196. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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