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DOT 1536532Cullman, AL

Perry Bates

DBA: Bates Recycle

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateCullman, AL 35057

Perry 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 namePerry Bates
DBABates Recycle
DOT #1536532
MC #—
CityCullman
StateAlabama
ZIP35057
Authority age19 yr 10 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed06/26/2006
Company officerPerry 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
19 yr 10 mo
Since 2006

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

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

Location

111 CO RD 416, Cullman, AL, 35057

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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.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJul 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Perry Bates

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Perry Bates authorized to operate?

Perry 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 Perry Bates's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Perry Bates operate?

Perry Bates operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Perry Bates insured?

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

Has Perry Bates had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Perry Bates?

Perry Bates's DOT number is 1536532. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Perry Bates Safety Record, DOT 1536532. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1536532
MLA
"Perry Bates Safety Record, DOT 1536532." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1536532
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"Perry Bates Safety Record, DOT 1536532." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1536532
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