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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BATES TRUCKING CO INC
USDOT 653767 · EIN 52-1229796
4305 48TH STREET, BLADENSBURG, MD, 20710
(301) 773-2069 · BRUCE BATES
55
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 31.3% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 18.2% — above the 6.7% national average13 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
172 / 142
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 503
Crashes (24 mo)
13
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate18.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance380 pts
Unsafe Driving112 pts
Driver Fitness73 pts
Other15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 77 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 56 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 383.51A-SIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
MD15
DC5
VA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.52 | 0.52 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 2.00 | 2.00 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.74 | 10.74 | ≈96–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 74% (4 OOS) · Tires 18% (5 OOS) · Other 5%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 50 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 69% · Following / lane / reckless 22% · Phone / texting 9%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.30-B, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 8.055).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 22%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.39).
3. Other1 viol · 11%
393.95F
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 13 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 04/14/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 04/09/2026 | LANGLEY PARK, MD | ✓ | ||
| 03/17/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 01/22/2026 | WASHINGTON, DC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/09/2026 | CROFTON, MD | 1 | ||
| 10/06/2025 | CROFTON, MD | ✓ | ||
| 10/03/2025 | BOWIE, MD | ✓ | ||
| 09/15/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/02/2025 | LARGO, MD | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 24 vehicles seen in inspections
24 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BRUCE BATES
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
142
Registered since
1996-08-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITY SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LLC | 2337480 | officer | strong |
| B T EXPRESS | 784799 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/14/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2023)
08/08/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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