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Freight Carrier/shipper · Waldron, AR

BATES TRUCKING INC

Name: BATES TRUCKING INC
Address: 2047 S MAIN ST, WALDRON, AR, 72958, US
Telephone: (479) 518-2886

2047 S MAIN ST · Waldron, AR 72958

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #233594
USDOT #885765 USDOT Active

12
Power Units
12
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

BATES TRUCKING INC is a Waldron, AR freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Arkansas. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-233594 and their USDOT number is 885765.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/30/2026 · last updated Oct 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/30/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 641,555 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Refrigerated Food
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: AR (7), OK (6). Home base: Waldron, Arkansas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.76 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.8 1 Vehicle Maintenance 6 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.15 1

Inspection Summary

13
Total
7
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 4

392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 4

393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

BATES TRUCKING INC
2047 S MAIN ST
WALDRON, AR 72958

Mailing Address

BATES TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 7973
VAN BUREN, AR 72956

Location on Map

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BATES TRUCKING INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 4

Unsafe Driving 2

Vehicle Maintenance 4

Locations

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