BUFFALO
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 8 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BUFFALO is a roadside inspection location in Kentucky where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 8 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 3, 2025.
A total of 8 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.3. The out-of-service rate is 25.0%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 4 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (4 citations). A total of 13 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
8 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
13 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
8 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CEVA CONTRACT LOGISTICS US INC | 187774 | TX | 1 |
| 2 | SMART TRUCKING LLC | 3927554 | KY | 1 |
| 3 | KOETTER WOODWORKING INC | 336226 | IN | 1 |
| 4 | UACL LOGISTICS LLC | 41208 | MI | 1 |
| 5 | DUNAWAY TIMBER CO INC | 105137 | KY | 1 |
| 6 | BOTTS PLUMBING & SANITATION INC | 1700721 | KY | 1 |
| 7 | LAZO EXPRESS LLC | 3577290 | KY | 1 |
| 8 | CORBIN LAWN CARE LANDSCAPING & FIREWOOD LLC | 2305068 | KY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
8 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86469683 | Dec 3, 2025 | DUNAWAY TIMBER CO INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 82241029 | Jul 29, 2024 | LAZO EXPRESS LLC | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 82021114 | Jul 2, 2024 | CEVA CONTRACT LOGISTICS US INC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 79516837 | Aug 28, 2023 | BOTTS PLUMBING & SANITATION INC | Level 1 | 10 | OOS |
| 78771111 | May 31, 2023 | SMART TRUCKING LLC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 78465660 | Apr 26, 2023 | UACL LOGISTICS LLC | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 78438321 | Apr 25, 2023 | CORBIN LAWN CARE LANDSCAPING & FIREWOOD LLC | Level 1 | 8 | OOS |
| sms-78259726 | Jan 1, 2020 | KOETTER WOODWORKING INC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |