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David Cates

  • Inactive
  • Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
  • Motor Carrier
  • DBA David Cates Trucking

Phone (817) 991-6682Fort Worth, TX

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Find this carrier by: USDOT 1198067 · MC 477757 · 817-991-6682 · 8179916682 · Fort Worth, TX

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USDOT
USDOT1198067
MC
477757
Registered
2004 · 22 yrs
Location
Fort Worth, TX
MCS-150 filed
Jan 29, 2021

USDOT registration

Inactive

Registration status shown in FMCSA records

Authority record

Not listed active

Legacy record; verify in Motus

Insurance record

No filing shown

Does not establish uninsured status

Safety rating

Not rated

No safety rating available; not a safety verdict

Overview

The short version and the key numbers.

David Cates is an inactive motor carrier based in Fort Worth, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1198067 and MC 477757. Phone: (817) 991-6682. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Jan 29, 2021). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.

USDOT 1198067 was first registered with FMCSA on Jan 5, 2004 (22 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jan 29, 2021. FMCSA records 3 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC477757 effective May 25, 2016 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual) took effect May 19, 2016, recorded as "CANCEL". FMCSA currently lists USDOT 1198067 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.

1Power units, as filed
1Drivers, as filed
Not availableInspections (24 mo)
0Crashes recorded (24 mo)
30,000Miles per year (2020)

Equipment on record

Straight TruckMCS-150

VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier

Dates behind this profile

MCS-150 filing
Jan 29, 2021
Registration record changed
Not available
Latest inspection recorded
Not available
Latest crash recorded
Not available
Latest vehicle observation
Not available

Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.

USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.

Not on file for USDOT 1198067: safety rating or scores, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Company officer
David Cates
Legal name
David Cates
Doing business as
David Cates Trucking
Classification
Authorized For-Hire
Registered as
Motor Carrier

Registration & filings

USDOT number
1198067
Docket numbers
MC 477757 (active)
Registered
Jan 5, 2004 (22 yrs)
Last MCS-150
Jan 29, 2021
Operation
Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
Hazmat, as filed
No
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

Carriers in Fort Worth, TX

USDOT registrations in Fort Worth
9,945
Currently active
5,145 (52%)
One-truck operations
7,101 (71%)
With for-hire authority
5,432 (55%)
Registered in the last 12 months
633

From FMCSA census records as of Nov 15, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 5.2.

Find this carrier by

USDOT
1198067
Docket numbers
MC 477757
Phone
(817) 991-6682817-991-66828179916682
Fax
(817) 834-7584817-834-75848178347584
Email
catessl@charter.net
Officers
David Cates
Legal name
David Cates
DBA
David Cates Trucking
Address
6332 Solona Circle N, Fort Worth, TX 76117

Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.

Legitimacy check

A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.

  • Pass:
    Not on the U.S. sanctions list

    Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.

  • Problem:
    USDOT registration is not active

    FMCSA lists USDOT 1198067 as inactive.

  • Check:
    Verify current operating authority

    No active authority is listed in this stored legacy record; confirm the current status in Motus.

  • Check:
    Verify current insurance

    No BIPD amount in this stored authority record. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.

  • Pass:
    No federal out-of-service orders

    None on record for this USDOT.

  • Pass:
    No prior revocation linked

    No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.

  • Check:
    Shares an officer with 2 inactive USDOT numbers

    See Connected companies below.

  • No data:
    Inspection summary not available

    Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.

Connected companies

Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.

2connected USDOT numbers
2not active
Officer 2

Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.

Authority & insurance

Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.

FMCSA filing records

Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.

Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.

Operating authority

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 14, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance filings

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Suspension and revocation notices

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance history

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Earlier FMCSA filing records

These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.

Stored operating authority

Operating authority by type
Authority typeRecorded statusApplication pendingRevocation pending
CommonInactiveNoneNone
ContractNoneNoneNone
BrokerNoneNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

Property
MC 477757
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

Liability (BIPD)
Not on file
Cargo
On file
Bond / trust
Not on file

Insurance filings

Stored insurance filings
TypeInsurerFormPolicyEffective
CargoEssex Insurance Company34IMD20916Aug 3, 2010

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
BIPD/PrimaryProgressive County MutualCA 2595109Feb 15, 2016May 19, 2016Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryProgressive County MutualCA 2595109Aug 4, 2015Feb 15, 2016Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimarySentry Select Insurance CompanyA0012133001Aug 4, 2014Aug 4, 2015Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryState Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.021 5356-C21-43EJul 29, 2004Aug 4, 2014Replaced (TERM/REPL)
CARGOEssex Insurance CompanyIMD17463Nov 3, 2009Aug 3, 2010Replaced (TERM/REPL)
CARGOUnderwriters At Lloyds London2987OXP2987OXP769-86M-06Jul 23, 2007May 8, 2009Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonMCLRML 769-34-1Jul 23, 2006Jul 23, 2007Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonCSR04DKU0991Jul 23, 2005Jul 23, 2006Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonCSR04DKU0991Jul 23, 2005Jul 23, 2005Replaced (TERM/REPL)
CARGOUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonCSR03DKU0176Jul 23, 2004Jul 23, 2005Cancelled (CANCEL)

Revocations

Revocations
DocketAuthorityTypeServedEffective
MC477757CommonInvoluntary revocationApr 22, 2016May 25, 2016
MC477757CommonInvoluntary revocationApr 13, 2009May 18, 2009
MC477757CommonInvoluntary revocationJun 26, 2007Jul 30, 2007

"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.

Fleet & drivers

Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
VehicleOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Trucks100
Trailers100

Drivers

Total drivers
1
CDL drivers
1
Interstate, over 100 mi
0
Interstate, within 100 mi
0
Intrastate, over 100 mi
1
Intrastate, within 100 mi
0
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
1
Trucks
1
Buses
0
Annual miles
30,000 (2020)

Equipment evidence

  • Straight TruckMCS-150 1 straight truck filed on its MCS-150

Cargo carried, as filed

General FreightMetal/Sheet/CoilMotor VehiclesDrive-Away/Tow-AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery (Large)Oilfield EquipmentConstructionWater Well

Changes & history

Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.

Timeline of this registration

  1. Latest MCS-150 filed.
  2. Revocation effective: Common authority MC477757.
  3. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual (MC477757) — CANCEL.
  4. Revocation served: Common authority MC477757 (involuntary revocation).
  5. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual (MC477757).
  6. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual (MC477757) — CANCEL.
  7. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual (MC477757).
  8. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Sentry Select Insurance Company (MC477757) — CANCEL.
  9. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Sentry Select Insurance Company (MC477757).
  10. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (MC477757) — TERM/REPL.
  11. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Essex Insurance Company (MC477757) — TERM/REPL.
  12. Insurance filed: CARGO with Essex Insurance Company (MC477757).
  13. Revocation effective: Common authority MC477757.
  14. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC477757) — CANCEL.
  15. Revocation served: Common authority MC477757 (involuntary revocation).
  16. Revocation effective: Common authority MC477757.
  17. Insurance filed: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC477757).
  18. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC477757) — CANCEL.
  19. Revocation served: Common authority MC477757 (involuntary revocation).
  20. Insurance filed: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC477757).
  21. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC477757) — CANCEL.
  22. Insurance filed: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC477757).
  23. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC477757) — TERM/REPL.
  24. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC477757) — CANCEL.
  25. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (MC477757).
  26. Insurance filed: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC477757).
  27. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1198067.

Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.

Registration

First registered with FMCSA
Jan 5, 2004
Last MCS-150 update
Jan 29, 2021

Questions & answers

Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.

Is David Cates an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1198067 as inactive.

What is David Cates's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 1198067; docket number MC 477757.

How do I contact David Cates?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (817) 991-6682; fax (817) 834-7584; email catessl@charter.net; address 6332 Solona Circle N, Fort Worth, TX 76117.

What insurance does this record show for David Cates?

No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 477757. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is David Cates's safety rating?

No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.

How many trucks and drivers does David Cates have?

Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jan 29, 2021).

What does David Cates haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, metal/sheet/coil, motor vehicles, drive-away/tow-away, building materials, machinery (large), oilfield equipment, construction and 1 more cargo types.

What equipment does David Cates operate?

On government records: Straight Truck (1 straight truck filed on its MCS-150).

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