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
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
County hires new waste contractor to help with missed organics pickups - ARLnow
ARLnow · 4/28/2026
WMA Replaces Bates Trucking with New Garbage Collection Contractor Amid Payment Dispute - viconsortium.com
viconsortium.com · 1/8/2025
Just Right Trucking hired for garbage collection in neighborhoods; Bates Trucking keeps VIHA routes - WTJX Newsfeed
WTJX Newsfeed · 1/8/2025
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
Former Waste Contractor: County Used ‘Cronyism’ to Award New Contract - ARLnow
ARLnow · 7/2/2014
WMA seeking new vendors to take over trash-collection routes after Bates discontinues service Jan. 1 - WTJX Newsfeed
WTJX Newsfeed · 12/27/2024
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