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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 2284194✓ Last checked 23h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 2284194Saint Matthews, SC

Roy Gates

DBA: Gates Salvage

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateSaint Matthews, SC 29135

Roy Gates 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 nameRoy Gates
DBAGates Salvage
DOT #2284194
MC #—
CitySaint Matthews
StateSouth Carolina
ZIP29135
Authority age14 yr 2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed04/01/2025
Company officerDorothy Melinda Herndon
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
14 yr 2 mo
Since 2012

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

162 COULTER RD, Saint Matthews, SC, 29135

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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 GrantedMar 2012
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Roy Gates

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Roy Gates authorized to operate?

Roy Gates'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 Roy Gates's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Roy Gates operate?

Roy Gates operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Roy Gates insured?

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

Has Roy Gates had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Roy Gates as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Roy Gates?

Roy Gates's DOT number is 2284194. 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). Roy Gates Safety Record, DOT 2284194. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2284194
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"Roy Gates Safety Record, DOT 2284194." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2284194
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