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DOT 1531541Bremen, AL

Ron Cates

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateBremen, AL 35033

Ron Cates has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 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 nameRon Cates
DBA—
DOT #1531541
MC #—
CityBremen
StateAlabama
ZIP35033
Authority age19 yr 10 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed07/18/2006
Company officerRon Cates Owner
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
19 yr 10 mo
Since 2006

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

Location

1779 CO RD 6, Bremen, AL, 35033

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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
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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 GrantedJul 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Ron Cates

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Ron Cates authorized to operate?

Ron 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 Ron Cates's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Ron Cates operate?

Ron Cates operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Ron Cates insured?

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

Has Ron Cates had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Ron Cates as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Ron Cates?

Ron Cates's DOT number is 1531541. 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). Ron Cates Safety Record, DOT 1531541. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1531541
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"Ron Cates Safety Record, DOT 1531541." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1531541
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