BATES TRANSPORT INC
Public record
6 events tracked · latest Jul 11, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- Apr 20, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
- Mar 25, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Oct 22, 2025Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Sep 18, 2025Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Feb 18, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON.
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Company Information
Contact Details
Operating Authorities
Company Overview
BATES TRANSPORT INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Fishers, Indiana. The company has been in operation for 8 years, registered with the FMCSA on 02/16/2017. The fleet consists of 3 power units and 4 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 249,000 miles (2022). With zero crashes across 9 inspections, BATES TRANSPORT INC maintains an excellent safety record. Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates exceed the national average, which may indicate compliance concerns. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. Active operating authorities include Common. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, BATES TRANSPORT INC has a Trust Score of 80/100 (Excellent).
Operation Classification
SMS BASIC Scores
Mileage
Drivers
Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
Insurance
Quick Facts
Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
No crashes on record.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Apr 2026, 6 inspections, 2 resulted in out-of-service (33.3% OOS rate).
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
8 roadside violations across 6 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | INDIANAPOLIS IN | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/25/2026 | US | Driver-Only (Level III) | PALM COAST FL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/22/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | GREENWOOD IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/18/2025 | AL | Full (Level I) | GOOD HOPE AL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/03/2025 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | WARREN IN | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/28/2024 | TN | Full (Level I) | ARDMORE TN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/23/2024 | AL | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROADSIDE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/06/2024 | KY | Full (Level I) | LONDON | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/03/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | WARREN IN | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/15/2024 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LONDON | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/10/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROADSIDE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | ICA-0000142 | $750,000 | 03/16/2024 | 02/15/2025 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 53-264402-00 | $750,000 | 03/16/2021 | 03/16/2024 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 53-264402-00 | $750,000 | 03/16/2021 | 04/14/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN278510 | $750,000 | 03/16/2020 | 03/16/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA130015219 | $750,000 | 03/14/2019 | 03/14/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0065370 | $1,000,000 | 03/14/2018 | 03/07/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0065370 | $1,000,000 | 03/07/2019 | 03/14/2019 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC012624 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 03/26/2018 | - | - |
| MC012624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/18/2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/17/2020 |
| MC012624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 01/21/2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/18/2025 |
No revocation records.
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