BUSTER ROBERTS LOGGING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BUSTER ROBERTS LOGGING INC (USDOT 1029188) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): MILFORD ROBERTS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1029188/ As of: Jul 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 41.2% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74407 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 18 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 47 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.68% | 16.13% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BUSTER ROBERTS LOGGING INC is a motor carrier based in LOCKESBURG, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1029188. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 12 drivers, with 47 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 41.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
BUSTER ROBERTS LOGGING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 12 drivers, based in Lockesburg, AR. Across 32 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.9% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
32 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 129% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (19) and TX (12), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
21.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.0% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 10 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Western Star, Kenworth, and Pitts are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,407 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 20 | |
| Kenworth | 15 | |
| Pitts | 10 | |
| Pitt | 7 | |
| Other | 6 | |
| Peterbilt | 4 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.58 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 4.75 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | — | 7.25 | 7 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (47 rows) View all 47 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87992857 | May 29, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 87521535 | Apr 8, 2026 | AR | 3 | ASHDOWN AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | — | No |
| 87441912 | Mar 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-fm-3129--mp-226 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87441290 | Mar 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | US 59 222 MM |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 392.2W, 396.17C, 393.60C | No |
| 87355590 | Mar 18, 2026 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87324267 | Mar 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-fm-3129--mp-224 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9, 393.60C | No |
| 87275795 | Mar 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-fm-3129--mp-224 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.9, 393.9T, 393.75C | No |
| 87001221 | Feb 5, 2026 | AR | 3 | DIERKS AR |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 86968147 | Feb 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | US 59 222 MM |
Western Star TRUCK TRACTOR
AR NR77080
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5 | 392.2W, 396.17C | No |
| 86666651 | Dec 26, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-fm-3129--mp-224 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9 | No |
| 86657110 | Dec 23, 2025 | AR | 1 | HOPE AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.207A-SUBL, 393.47E, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 86530904 | Dec 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-fm-3129--mp-224 |
Western Star TRUCK TRACTOR
AR NR77080
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0 | — | No |
| 86489560 | Dec 3, 2025 | AR | 3 | NASHVILLE AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86348989 | Nov 18, 2025 | AR | 3 | OKOLONA AR |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86331002 | Nov 11, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86225576 | Oct 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-fm-3129--mp-224 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9TS, 393.9, 393.9T | No |
| 86097472 | Oct 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 59 222 MM |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9, 392.2RG | No |
| 85551653 | Aug 20, 2025 | AR | 3 | ASHDOWN AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85369595 | Jul 31, 2025 | AR | 3 | ASHDOWN AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 85230702 | Jul 16, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85188192 | Jul 9, 2025 | OK | 2 | ok-3-e.-of-broken-bow,-ok. |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWG2, 393.11B-CSSRR | No |
| 84859560 | Jun 3, 2025 | AR | 2 | HOPE AR |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Yes |
| 84727539 | May 20, 2025 | AR | 3 | TEXARKANA AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84411781 | Apr 15, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83748125 | Jan 29, 2025 | AR | 3 | PRESCOTT AR |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 383.51A-SIN, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2024558916 | Sep 30, 2024 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2023562778 | Oct 11, 2023 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2023529067 | May 9, 2023 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0020000060 | Nov 24, 2020 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5AJ9HQE1LP | Oct 3, 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2018556439 | Sep 12, 2018 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2018547448 | Jul 16, 2018 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2018515409 | Feb 19, 2018 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0015010869 | Mar 2, 2015 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX44QEHQE1X6 | Aug 14, 2014 | TX | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AR0013070521 | Sep 17, 2013 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0012073465 | Dec 12, 2012 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0011032287 | Sep 30, 2011 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0011029264 | Aug 24, 2011 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0009024974 | May 2, 2009 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0008048201 | Sep 18, 2008 | AR | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AR0008027308 | Jun 9, 2008 | AR | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0004073566 | Dec 17, 2004 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE AR | AR | 8 | 2 |
| ASHDOWN AR | AR | 4 | 1 |
| HEMPSTEAD COUNTY | AR | 4 | 1 |
| US 59 222 MM | TX | 4 | 0 |
| DIERKS AR | AR | 2 | 2 |
| MILLER COUNTY | AR | 2 | 0 |
| TEXARKANA AR | AR | 2 | 1 |
| HOWARD COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LOCKESBURG AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| NASHVILLE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 390.3(e) | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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