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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Michael Earl Cates
DOT 4294739 · Rougemont, NC
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 12:27 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Michael Earl Cates (DOT 4294739) is a North Carolina-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Rougemont, NC. As of June 7, 2026 at 12:27 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 7, 2026 at 12:27 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Michael Earl Cates
DOT Number4294739
MC Number—
Street6905 NICOLE DR
City / StateRougemont, NC 27572-8383
Phone9195255717
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age1 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed09/11/2024
Company officerMichael Earl Cates
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ 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
1 yr 8 mo
Since 2024
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
6905 NICOLE DR, Rougemont, NC, 27572-8383 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 2024
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Michael Earl Cates authorized to operate?

Michael Earl Cates'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 Michael Earl Cates's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Michael Earl Cates operate?

Michael Earl Cates operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael Earl Cates insured?

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

Has Michael Earl Cates had any risk indicators?

Michael Earl Cates has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Michael Earl Cates?

Michael Earl Cates's DOT number is 4294739. 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). Michael Earl Cates Safety Record, DOT 4294739. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4294739
MLA
"Michael Earl Cates Safety Record, DOT 4294739." Truck Graph, Jun 7, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4294739
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