Bates Trucking — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Authority age
28 years (granted 1997)
Liability filing
$1M BIPD — meets the $750K federal minimum
Inspections
2 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Free gmail.com inbox on the federal record
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Charlie W Bates
DBA
Bates Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
41 Melody Lane, Goodman, MO 64843
Phone
(417) 592-0830
Power units
2
Drivers
3
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
MC325188
Common: Active · Contract: None · Broker: None
Property: ✓ · Passenger: — · HHG: — · BIPD filed: ✓ · Cargo: — · Bond: —
Authority history
- Granted — Motor Property Common Carrier
Insurance filings
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 2 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 2 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
amodeltruckers@gmail.com — free consumer inbox, the #1 vetting flag
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | KS | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jan 19, 2024 | AR | Level III — Driver-only |
Most recent 2 of 2 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
Just Right Trucking hired for garbage collection in neighborhoods; Bates Trucking keeps VIHA routes - WTJX Newsfeed
WTJX Newsfeed · 1/8/2025
Arlington’s former trash contractor writes to County Board about recent pickup issues - ARLnow
ARLnow · 9/4/2025
Fire Officials Confirm St. Croix Blaze Was Deliberately Set; Just Right Trucking Facility Destroyed - St. Thomas Source
St. Thomas Source · 1/12/2025
This Maryland man was a sanitation worker. Now he is accepted to Harvard Law School. - The Washington Post
The Washington Post · 7/1/2020
WMA Replaces Bates Trucking with New Garbage Collection Contractor Amid Payment Dispute - The Virgin Islands Consortium
The Virgin Islands Consortium · 1/8/2025
WMA seeking new vendors to take over trash-collection routes after Bates discontinues service Jan. 1 - WTJX Newsfeed
WTJX Newsfeed · 12/27/2024
James Bates forced to lay off about 20 employees and end trash services for WMA due to unpaid debts - WTJX Newsfeed
WTJX Newsfeed · 12/24/2024
Arsonists Set Ablaze Just Right Trucking Dump Trucks, Trackhoe, and Backhoe, Disrupting Garbage Collection Services - The Virgin Islands Consortium
The Virgin Islands Consortium · 1/12/2025
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