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Phone (217) 484-6369Modesto, IL

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Find this carrier by: USDOT 916319 · MC 411018 · 217-484-6369 · 2174846369 · Modesto, IL

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USDOT
USDOT916319
MC
411018
Registered
2000 · 25 yrs
Location
Modesto, IL
MCS-150 filed
Feb 18, 2025

USDOT registration

Active

Registration status; not operating authority

Authority record

Listed active

Common carrier; verify in Motus

Insurance record

$1 Million

Stored BIPD filing

Safety rating

Not rated

No safety rating available; not a safety verdict

Overview

The short version and the key numbers.

James D Bates is an active motor carrier based in Modesto, IL, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 916319 and MC 411018. Phone: (217) 484-6369. It reports 2 power units and 4 drivers on its MCS-150 (Feb 18, 2025). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.

USDOT 916319 was first registered with FMCSA on Nov 15, 2000 (25 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Feb 18, 2025. FMCSA records a revocation of common authority MC411018 effective May 21, 2024 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company) took effect Oct 8, 2025, recorded as "CANCEL".

2Power units, as filed
4Drivers, as filed
Not availableInspections (24 mo)
0Crashes recorded (24 mo)
50,000Miles per year (2024)

Equipment on record

Tractor-TrailerMCS-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
Feb 18, 2025
Registration record changed
Sep 5, 2026
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 916319: safety rating or scores, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Company officer
James D Bates
Legal name
James D Bates
Doing business as
Bates Trucking
Organization
Individual
Classification
Authorized For-Hire
Registered as
Motor Carrier

Registration & filings

USDOT number
916319
Docket numbers
MC 411018 (active)
Registered
Nov 15, 2000 (25 yrs)
Last MCS-150
Feb 18, 2025
Usual MCS-150 schedule
September 2027 (see temporary relief below)
Operation
Interstate
Hazmat, as filed
No
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).

Carriers in Modesto, IL

USDOT registrations in Modesto
19
Currently active
7 (37%)
One-truck operations
14 (74%)
With for-hire authority
4 (21%)
Registered in the last 12 months
1

From FMCSA census records as of Nov 13, 2026. This carrier reports 2 power units against a local average of 1.4.

Find this carrier by

USDOT
916319
Docket numbers
MC 411018
Phone
(217) 484-6369217-484-63692174846369
Officers
James D Bates
Legal name
James D Bates
DBA
Bates Trucking
Address
4578 Modesto Scottville Road, Modesto, IL 62667

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.

  • Pass:
    USDOT registration is active

    FMCSA lists USDOT 916319 as active.

  • Check:
    Verify current operating authority

    Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.

  • Check:
    Verify current insurance

    Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. 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.

  • 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.

1connected USDOT number
1not active
Address 1Phone 1
  • Cynthia D BatesUSDOT 1472404 · Modesto, IL
    Same addressSame phone
    Not activeLikely same owner

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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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
CommonActiveNoneNone
ContractNoneNoneNone
BrokerNoneNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

Property
MC 411018
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

Liability (BIPD)
$1 Million
Cargo
Not on file
Bond / trust
Not on file

Insurance filings

Stored insurance filings
TypeInsurerFormPolicyCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD)Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company91XCA992487415$1 MillionOct 8, 2025

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
BIPD/PrimaryArtisan & Truckers Casualty CompanyCA992487415Jan 31, 2025Oct 8, 2025Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryNorthland Insurance CompanyWN336858Mar 9, 2023May 15, 2024Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryNorthland Insurance CompanyWN297712Oct 20, 2021Mar 9, 2023Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryNorthland Insurance CompanyWN273241Oct 23, 2020Oct 20, 2021Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryNorthland Insurance CompanyWN273241Feb 21, 2020Oct 23, 2020Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryNorthland Insurance CompanyWN134558Jul 25, 2014Feb 21, 2020Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryNorthland Insurance CompanyWN134558May 26, 2014Jul 25, 2014Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryNorthland Insurance CompanyWN134558Feb 25, 2014May 26, 2014Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryNorthland Insurance CompanyWN111760Jun 25, 2013Feb 25, 2014Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryNorthland Insurance CompanyWN111760Feb 25, 2013Jun 25, 2013Cancelled (CANCEL)

Showing the 10 most recent of 15 history records.

Revocations

Revocations
DocketAuthorityTypeServedEffective
MC411018CommonInvoluntary revocationApr 18, 2024May 21, 2024

"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
Tractors200
Trailers200

Drivers

Total drivers
4
CDL drivers
1
Interstate, over 100 mi
1
Interstate, within 100 mi
1
Intrastate, over 100 mi
1
Intrastate, within 100 mi
1
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
2
Trucks
2
Buses
0
Annual miles
50,000 (2024)

Equipment evidence

  • Tractor-TrailerMCS-150 2 tractors and 2 trailers filed on its MCS-150

Cargo carried, as filed

General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet/CoilLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery (Large)Fresh ProduceLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain/Feed/HayCoal/CokeMeatChemicalsDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction

Changes & history

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

Timeline of this registration

  1. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company (MC411018) — CANCEL.
  2. MCS-150 filing on record.
  3. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company (MC411018).
  4. Revocation effective: Common authority MC411018.
  5. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018) — CANCEL.
  6. Revocation served: Common authority MC411018 (involuntary revocation).
  7. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018).
  8. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018) — CANCEL.
  9. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018).
  10. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018) — CANCEL.
  11. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018).
  12. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018) — CANCEL.
  13. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018).
  14. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018) — CANCEL.
  15. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018).
  16. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018) — CANCEL.
  17. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018).
  18. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018) — CANCEL.
  19. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018).
  20. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018) — CANCEL.
  21. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018).
  22. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018) — CANCEL.
  23. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC411018).
  24. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 916319.

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.

MCS-150 filings on record

  1. MCS-150 filed

Registration

First registered with FMCSA
Nov 15, 2000
Last MCS-150 update
Feb 18, 2025

Questions & answers

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

Is James D Bates an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 916319 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.

What is James D Bates's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 916319; docket number MC 411018.

How do I contact James D Bates?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (217) 484-6369; address 4578 Modesto Scottville Road, Modesto, IL 62667.

What insurance does this record show for James D Bates?

The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is James D Bates's safety rating?

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

How many trucks and drivers does James D Bates have?

Power units: 2; drivers: 4, as filed on its MCS-150 (Feb 18, 2025).

What does James D Bates haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, household goods, metal/sheet/coil, logs/poles/beams, building materials, machinery (large), fresh produce, liquids/gases and 11 more cargo types.

What equipment does James D Bates operate?

On government records: Tractor-Trailer (2 tractors and 2 trailers filed on its MCS-150).

What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for James D Bates?

The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives September 2027. The latest filing stored here is Feb 18, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.

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