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J & J BATES TRUCKING INC

3265 HIGHWAY 15 · Whitesburg, KY 41858

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #15440
  • USDOT #1784471 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

J & J BATES TRUCKING INC is a Whitesburg, KY freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Kentucky. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-15440 and their USDOT number is 1784471.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2026 · last updated Aug 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 300,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Kentucky — 45 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: KY (45). Home base: Whitesburg, Kentucky.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 4.2% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.48 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 45
    Total
  • 39
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 7 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× SW 8

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
J & J BATES TRUCKING INC
3265 HIGHWAY 15
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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