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DOT 2440923Taft, TN

Kenneth Bates

DBA: Bates Disposal

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateTaft, TN 38488

Kenneth Bates has a fleet of 2 power units and 2 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 nameKenneth Bates
DBABates Disposal
DOT #2440923
MC #—
CityTaft
StateTennessee
ZIP38488
Authority age12 yr 8 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/25/2013
Company officerKenneth Bates
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
12 yr 8 mo
Since 2013

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

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities2937 connections
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Shared phoneActive
EME FENCE CO INCDOT 2440616
Shared phoneActive
Shared phoneActive
Shared phoneActive
Shared phoneActive
PENNY STONEDOT 2439845
Shared phoneActive
KAE LLCDOT 2439841
Shared phoneActive
Shared phoneActive

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Location

210 WALKER CREEK RD, Taft, TN, 38488

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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.

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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 GrantedSep 2013
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Kenneth Bates

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Kenneth Bates authorized to operate?

Kenneth 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 Kenneth Bates's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Kenneth Bates operate?

Kenneth Bates operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Kenneth Bates insured?

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

Has Kenneth Bates had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Kenneth Bates?

Kenneth Bates's DOT number is 2440923. 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). Kenneth Bates Safety Record, DOT 2440923. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2440923
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"Kenneth Bates Safety Record, DOT 2440923." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2440923
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