Robert Bates — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Inspections
3 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
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Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Bates Auto Body & Sales Llc
DBA
Robert Bates
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
5257 Lower Wetumpka Rd, Montgomery, AL 36110
Phone
(334) 202-1466
Power units
1
Drivers
1
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 3 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
33.3%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 3 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
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Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Most recent: AL 12/2023 — from the federal crash file; recordable crashes regardless of fault.
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | AL | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 20, 2025 | AL | Level II — Walk-around |
| Oct 25, 2024 | AL | Level II — Walk-around |
Most recent 3 of 3 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Robert D. Bates Obituary Jul 19, 2022 - Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home | Wamego, KS
Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home | Wamego, KS · 6/14/2024
Robert Bates Obituary - Knoxville, TN - Dignity Memorial
Dignity Memorial · 9/21/2020
Hit-and-run suspect sought after couple killed - WESH
WESH · 10/9/2013
Robert BATES Obituary (2013) - Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento Bee - Legacy obituary
Legacy obituary · 9/7/2013
Volunteer police officer programs long part of El Paso law enforcement - El Paso Times
El Paso Times · 4/19/2015
Tulsa case adds to count of police officers charged in fatal on-duty shootings - The Washington Post
The Washington Post · 4/13/2015
Phyllis Sellens Obituary - Kailua-Kona, HI - Dignity Memorial
Dignity Memorial · 6/16/2025
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