Gates Automotive Safety Record

DOT# 2278229 · Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 · 3042583473

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 01/20/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Gates Automotive (DOT# 2278229) in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia has 15 inspections on record and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

15 Inspections
0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
5 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 15) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 15) National: 6.4%
60% OOS rate better than 60% of carriers in West Virginia
19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in West Virginia

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Level 1: 8 (53%) Level 2: 7 (47%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/20/2026 WV 2 0 0
01/20/2026 WV 1 0 0
01/20/2026 WV 1 0 0
01/20/2026 WV 2 0 0
01/20/2026 WV 2 0 0
03/13/2025 WV 1 0 0
03/13/2025 WV 2 0 0
03/13/2025 WV 2 0 0
03/13/2025 WV 1 0 0
03/13/2025 WV 2 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC779598
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Federated Service Insurance Company $750 04/25/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 5
Drivers 2
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 02/29/2012
MCS-150 Filed 20260216 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 43,000
Address 810 South Washington Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411