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Robert Cates

  • Inactive
  • Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
  • Carrier & Shipper
  • Hazmat
  • DBA Robert Cates Collision Center & Wrecker Service

Phone (229) 247-7099Valdosta, GA

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Find this carrier by: USDOT 751858 · MC 340186 · 229-247-7099 · 2292477099 · Valdosta, GA

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USDOT
USDOT751858
MC
340186
Registered
1998 · 28 yrs
Location
Valdosta, GA
MCS-150 filed
Oct 24, 2025

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.

Robert Cates is an inactive carrier and shipper based in Valdosta, GA, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 751858 and MC 340186. Phone: (229) 247-7099. It reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers on its MCS-150 (Oct 24, 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 751858 was first registered with FMCSA on Jun 3, 1998 (28 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Oct 24, 2025. FMCSA records 4 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC340186 effective Jul 7, 2025 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Progressive Mountain Insurance Company Of Ohi) took effect Jun 27, 2025, recorded as "CANCEL". FMCSA currently lists USDOT 751858 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.

1Power units, as filed
2Drivers, as filed
Not availableInspections (24 mo)
0Crashes recorded (24 mo)
40,000Miles per year (2024)

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
Oct 24, 2025
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 751858: safety rating or scores, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Company officer
Robert Cates
Legal name
Robert Cates
Doing business as
Robert Cates Collision Center & Wrecker Service
Organization
Individual
Classification
Authorized For-Hire
Registered as
Carrier & Shipper

Registration & filings

USDOT number
751858
Docket numbers
MC 340186 (active)
Registered
Jun 3, 1998 (28 yrs)
Last MCS-150
Oct 24, 2025
Operation
Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
Hazmat, as filed
Yes
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

Carriers in Valdosta, GA

USDOT registrations in Valdosta
1,487
Currently active
616 (41%)
One-truck operations
1,029 (69%)
With for-hire authority
715 (48%)
Registered in the last 12 months
39

From FMCSA census records as of Nov 14, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 3.1.

Find this carrier by

USDOT
751858
Docket numbers
MC 340186
Phone
(229) 247-7099229-247-70992292477099
Email
robertcatesauto@bellsouth.net
Officers
Robert Cates
Legal name
Robert Cates
DBA
Robert Cates Collision Center & Wrecker Service
Address
3026 US Hwy 41 S, Valdosta, GA 31601

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 751858 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.

4connected USDOT numbers
2not active
Officer 4

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
CommonInactiveNoneNone
ContractNoneNoneNone
BrokerNoneNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

Property
MC 340186
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

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

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
BIPD/PrimaryProgressive Mountain Insurance Company Of OhiCA983704780Aug 1, 2024Jun 27, 2025Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPDUtica National Insurance Company Of Texas4875768Jul 12, 2023Jul 26, 2024Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryGraphic Arts Mutual Insurance Company4875768Jul 12, 2019Aug 9, 2023Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
BIPD/PrimaryGraphic Arts Mutual Insurance Company4875768Jul 12, 2019Jul 12, 2023Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryUtica Mutual Insurance Co.4875768Jul 12, 2015Oct 12, 2019Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
BIPD/PrimaryUtica Mutual Insurance Co.4875768Jul 12, 2015Jul 12, 2019Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryUniversal Underwriters Insurance Co.306023Jun 12, 2010Jul 12, 2015Replaced (TERM/REPL)
CARGOQbe Specialty Insurance CorporationQSIGA0001258Jun 12, 2009Jun 12, 2010Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryQbe Specialty Insurance CorporationRICGA0003280Jun 12, 2009Jun 12, 2010Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryRedland Insurance Co.RICGA0003280Jun 12, 2009Jun 12, 2009Replaced (TERM/REPL)

Showing the 10 most recent of 35 history records.

Revocations

Revocations
DocketAuthorityTypeServedEffective
MC340186CommonInvoluntary revocationJun 2, 2025Jul 7, 2025
MC340186CommonInvoluntary revocationMay 18, 2009Jun 22, 2009
MC340186CommonInvoluntary revocationMay 16, 2005Jun 20, 2005
MC340186CommonInvoluntary revocationMay 17, 2004Jun 21, 2004

"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

Drivers

Total drivers
2
CDL drivers
1
Interstate, over 100 mi
0
Interstate, within 100 mi
0
Intrastate, over 100 mi
1
Intrastate, within 100 mi
1
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
1
Trucks
1
Buses
0
Annual miles
40,000 (2024)

Equipment evidence

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

Cargo carried, as filed

General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet/CoilMotor VehiclesDrive-Away/Tow-AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery (Large)Fresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersPassengersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/Feed/HayCoal/CokeMeatGarbage/RefuseUS MailChemicalsDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesFarm SuppliesConstructionWater 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 MC340186.
  3. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Progressive Mountain Insurance Company Of Ohi (MC340186) — CANCEL.
  4. Revocation served: Common authority MC340186 (involuntary revocation).
  5. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Progressive Mountain Insurance Company Of Ohi (MC340186).
  6. Insurance cancelled: BIPD with Utica National Insurance Company Of Texas (MC340186) — CANCEL.
  7. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Graphic Arts Mutual Insurance Company (MC340186) — TERM/CANCL.
  8. Insurance filed: BIPD with Utica National Insurance Company Of Texas (MC340186).
  9. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Graphic Arts Mutual Insurance Company (MC340186) — TERM/REPL.
  10. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Utica Mutual Insurance Co. (MC340186) — TERM/CANCL.
  11. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Graphic Arts Mutual Insurance Company (MC340186).
  12. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Utica Mutual Insurance Co. (MC340186) — TERM/REPL.
  13. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Utica Mutual Insurance Co. (MC340186).
  14. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Universal Underwriters Insurance Co. (MC340186) — TERM/REPL.
  15. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Universal Underwriters Insurance Co. (MC340186).
  16. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Qbe Specialty Insurance Corporation (MC340186) — CANCEL.
  17. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Qbe Specialty Insurance Corporation (MC340186) — CANCEL.
  18. Revocation effective: Common authority MC340186.
  19. Insurance filed: CARGO with Qbe Specialty Insurance Corporation (MC340186).
  20. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Qbe Specialty Insurance Corporation (MC340186).
  21. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Redland Insurance Co. (MC340186).
  22. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Redland Insurance Co. (MC340186) — TERM/REPL.
  23. Revocation served: Common authority MC340186 (involuntary revocation).
  24. Revocation effective: Common authority MC340186.
  25. Revocation served: Common authority MC340186 (involuntary revocation).
  26. Revocation effective: Common authority MC340186.
  27. Revocation served: Common authority MC340186 (involuntary revocation).
  28. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 751858.

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
Jun 3, 1998
Last MCS-150 update
Oct 24, 2025

Questions & answers

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

Is Robert Cates an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 751858 as inactive.

What is Robert Cates's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 751858; docket number MC 340186.

How do I contact Robert Cates?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (229) 247-7099; email robertcatesauto@bellsouth.net; address 3026 US Hwy 41 S, Valdosta, GA 31601.

What insurance does this record show for Robert Cates?

No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 340186. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is Robert 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 Robert Cates have?

Power units: 1; drivers: 2, as filed on its MCS-150 (Oct 24, 2025).

What does Robert Cates haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, household goods, metal/sheet/coil, motor vehicles, drive-away/tow-away, logs/poles/beams, building materials, mobile homes and 21 more cargo types.

What equipment does Robert Cates operate?

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

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