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✗ Not for Hire
No active for-hire authority. Private carriers cannot haul freight for hire.
A Cut Above Land
DOT 2253240 · Brandenburg, KY
Report generated: June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

A Cut Above Land (DOT 2253240) is a Kentucky-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Brandenburg, KY. As of June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM, 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 "Not for Hire" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Richard E Bates
Operating as: A Cut Above Land
DOT Number2253240
MC Number—
Street399 NAVAHO TRAIL
City / StateBrandenburg, KY 40108
Phone2704224088
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age14 yr 6 mo
MCS-150 filed12/05/2011
Company officerRichard E Bates
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
14 yr 6 mo
Since 2011
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
399 NAVAHO TRAIL, Brandenburg, KY, 40108 · Open in Maps →
399 NAVAHO TRAIL, BRANDENBURG, KY, 40108Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 2011
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 Richard E Bates authorized to operate?

Richard E 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 Richard E Bates's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Richard E Bates operate?

Richard E Bates operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Richard E Bates insured?

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

Has Richard E Bates had any risk indicators?

Richard E Bates 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 Richard E Bates?

Richard E Bates's DOT number is 2253240. 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). A Cut Above Land Safety Record, DOT 2253240. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2253240
MLA
"A Cut Above Land Safety Record, DOT 2253240." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2253240
Chicago
"A Cut Above Land Safety Record, DOT 2253240." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2253240