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BATES TRUCK LINE LLC

DBA: Bates Transportation & Bates Logistics

Columbus, OH

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
See all 5 flags (2 high-priority, 3 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Inactive  ·  DOT 134385 · MC 141981
Inactive Broker (Inactive) Satisfactory Active 10 yrs, 2 mo
50
Power Units
44
Drivers
0
Inspections
Vehicle OOS
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-141981 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 5
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.

Broker Authority

Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC141981
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
10 yrs, 2 mo
Revocation Filings
7
Vetting notes
  • Not currently active with FMCSA
  • No active insurance filing found on record
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC141981
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Inactive

Required Filings

Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
134385
MC Number
MC-141981
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 26, 2016
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
July 19, 2016
Annual Mileage
738,483 mi (2015)

Contact Information

Address
700 Harrison Drive, Columbus, OH 43204
Owner / Officer
Chris Henneforth
Officer 2
Dan Robinson

Cargo Types

General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPaper ProductsConstruction Materials

Where This Carrier Operates

Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
July 19, 2016REINSTATEDProperty Broker
July 11, 2016REINSTATEDCommon Carrier
November 30, 2015REINSTATEDProperty Broker
November 17, 2015INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
October 26, 2015INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
October 16, 2014INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONBroker
July 23, 2014REINSTATEDCommon Carrier
June 18, 2013REINSTATEDProperty Broker
May 11, 2012INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONBroker
April 22, 2010INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONBroker

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
June 16, 2016BROKEROn Record
June 6, 2016CONTRACTOn Record
June 20, 2014CONTRACTOn Record
May 16, 2013BROKEROn Record
October 27, 2015BROKEROn Record

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