BUFFALO MO
Roadside inspection site in Missouri • 25 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BUFFALO MO is a roadside inspection location in Missouri where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 25 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 2, 2026.
A total of 15 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 16.0%, 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 HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (Hours of Service) with 3 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (2 citations). A total of 26 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
25 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
26 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 4 | 392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.62-BEND | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
15 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THOMPSONGAS LLC | 2812287 | MD | 8 |
| 2 | L & B TRUCKING LLC | 1736871 | MO | 4 |
| 3 | DC5TRANSPORT LLC | 4038846 | MO | 1 |
| 4 | CW TRUCKING FARM LLC | 1346089 | MO | 1 |
| 5 | TWIN CREEKS TRUCKING LLC | 4097131 | MO | 1 |
| 6 | ALABAMA CARRIERS LLC | 733138 | TN | 1 |
| 7 | WEST PLAINS PROPANE INC | 452318 | MO | 1 |
| 8 | JAKE'S FIREWORKS INC | 449599 | KS | 1 |
| 9 | VAUGHN MILLER TRUCKING LLC | 1384939 | MO | 1 |
| 10 | UNDERGROUND UNLIMITED LLC | 4412134 | KY | 1 |
| 11 | OATS INC | 169302 | MO | 1 |
| 12 | DOKE PROPANE INC | 1644301 | MO | 1 |
| 13 | MFA OIL COMPANY | 3051 | MO | 1 |
| 14 | KROPF EXPRESS LLC | 2858453 | MO | 1 |
| 15 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | 29124 | GA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
25 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)