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25/100
⚠ Caution
Minor signals on record. Confirm authority and insurance before dispatch.
K & W Towing
DOT 3294973 · MC MC1044023 · Chicago, IL
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 6:29 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✗No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

K & W Towing (DOT 3294973, MC MC1044023) is a Illinois-based interstate carrier headquartered in Chicago, IL. As of June 11, 2026 at 6:29 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: required mcs-150 compliance filing overdue; no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 11, 2026 at 6:29 AM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Kates & Ware LLC
Operating as: K & W Towing
DOT Number3294973
MC NumberMC1044023
Street1700 N NEVA AVE
City / StateChicago, IL 60707
Phone7736378677
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age7 yr
MCS-150 filed09/09/2023
Company officerJoseph W Kates
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Required MCS-150 compliance filing overdue
●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
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
7 yr
Since 2019
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
STONEGATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
1/4/2023
Location
1700 N NEVA AVE, Chicago, IL, 60707 · Open in Maps →
1700 N NEVA AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60707Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 2019
FMCSA issued operating authority
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 2020
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 Kates & Ware LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. Kates & Ware LLC holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Kates & Ware LLC's safety record?

Kates & Ware LLC does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Kates & Ware LLC operate?

Kates & Ware LLC operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Kates & Ware LLC insured?

Kates & Ware LLC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Kates & Ware LLC had any risk indicators?

Kates & Ware LLC has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Kates & Ware LLC?

Kates & Ware LLC's DOT number is 3294973 and MC number is MC1044023. 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). K & W Towing Safety Record, DOT 3294973. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3294973
MLA
"K & W Towing Safety Record, DOT 3294973." Truck Graph, Jun 11, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3294973
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"K & W Towing Safety Record, DOT 3294973." Truck Graph. Last modified June 11, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3294973