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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Cates Trucking
DOT 329880 · MC MC247091 · Hurdle Mills, NC
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✗No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Cates Trucking (DOT 329880, MC MC247091) is a North Carolina-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Hurdle Mills, NC. As of June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: driver qualification violation on record; 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 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

Authority Inactive
FMCSA Public Record
William Todd Cates
Operating as: Cates Trucking
DOT Number329880
MC NumberMC247091
Street3208 LITTLE RIVER CHURCH RD
City / StateHurdle Mills, NC 27541
Phone9192181435
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age37 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed12/06/2024
Company officerWilliam Todd Cates
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)⚠ Inactive
Contract (for-hire)⚠ Inactive
BrokerNot authorized
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Risk Signals
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
⚠ Serial Restarter Alert
1 prior revocation on record. Carrier re-registered authority after revocation. Exercise heightened scrutiny.
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 66.7% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
66.7%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
37 yr 8 mo
Since 1988
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
3 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 66.7%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
9/19/2025NCII00Pass
3/13/2025NCII10OOS
9/10/2025NCII01OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
3208 LITTLE RIVER CHURCH RD, Hurdle Mills, NC, 27541 · Open in Maps →
3208 LITTLE RIVER CHURCH RD, HURDLE MILLS, NC, 27541Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 1988
FMCSA issued operating authority
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 2026
License type: CONTRACT
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 William Todd Cates authorized to operate?

William Todd 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 William Todd Cates's safety record?

William Todd Cates has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 66.7%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does William Todd Cates operate?

William Todd Cates operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is William Todd Cates insured?

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

Has William Todd Cates had any risk indicators?

William Todd Cates has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for William Todd Cates?

William Todd Cates's DOT number is 329880 and MC number is MC247091. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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