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BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC

USDOT 1894881 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: GERALD T BELSOLE Company officer 2: MIKE BELSOLE Machinery / Large Objects Farm Supplies Construction Based in SAINT MARYS, PA Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Jan 1, 2022
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE Details →
Company officer: GERALD T BELSOLE
Company officer 2: MIKE BELSOLE
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Farm Supplies, Construction
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC (USDOT 1894881)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): GERALD T BELSOLE (Company officer); MIKE BELSOLE (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1894881/
As of: Jul 21, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1894881
In FMCSA records since May 28, 2009 (~17y)
MC / docket MC720650
Company officer GERALD T BELSOLE
Company officer 2 MIKE BELSOLE
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 16 units
Drivers 13
Annual mileage 540,500 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (814) 781-1429
Email: [email protected]
Physical
282 BELSOLE RD
SAINT MARYS, PA 15857
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1894881
In FMCSA records since May 28, 2009 (~17y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 540,500 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.07 vs 1.80 -1.73
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 5 0 0
Trucks 14 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 25 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 15 15 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
16
Drivers
13
Inspections
25
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC is a motor carrier based in SAINT MARYS, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1894881. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 16 power units and 13 drivers, with 25 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 13 drivers, based in Saint Marys, PA. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 86% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in PA (13 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Peterbilt is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 15 0 0.0% Jul 9, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 21
Truk 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 1 — 0.37 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (25 rows) View all 25 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88357453 Jul 9, 2026 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZYV6777 · 1NPXGGGG3LD670505
0 — No
88292167 Jul 1, 2026 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZYV6777 · 1NPXGGGG3LD670505
0 — No
87837155 May 13, 2026 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZYV6782 · 1NPXGGGG90D670508
0 — No
87837154 May 13, 2026 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZYV6779 · 1NPXGGGG80D221367
0 — No
87722274 Apr 30, 2026 PA 3 DUBOIS CITY PA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA ZYV6777 · 1NPXGGGG30D670505
0 — No
87556182 Apr 13, 2026 PA 3 BRADFORD TOWNSHIP PA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZYV6777 · 1NPXGGGG30D670505
1 2-SLL No
87050536 Feb 13, 2026 PA 3 TYRONE PA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZYV6780 · 1NPXGGGG50D670506
0 — No
86694428 Dec 31, 2025 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZYV6779 · 1NPXGGGG80D221367
0 — No
86131397 Oct 22, 2025 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZYV6779 · 1NPXGGGG80D221367
0 — No
84853619 Jun 2, 2025 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZYV6782 · 1NPXGGGG90D670508
0 — No
84283918 Mar 31, 2025 PA 3 ON US HIGHWAY 220 ALT 0 FEET N
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZRD7575 · 1NPXGGGG80D221367
0 — No
83973002 Feb 25, 2025 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZRD7573 · 1NPXGGGG20D333856
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
83741074 Jan 29, 2025 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZRA2010 · 1NPXGGGG90D670508
0 — No
83467661 Dec 23, 2024 PA 3 pa-sr-350-snyder-twp---bald-eagle
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZPX0180 · 1NPXGGGG50D670506
0 — No
82806802 Sep 30, 2024 PA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA ZRD7575 · 1NPXGGGG80D221367
0 — No
82164428 Jul 15, 2024 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZRD7575 · 1NPXGGGG80D221367
0 — No
81797272 Jun 4, 2024 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZPX0180 · 1NPXGGGG50D670506
1 392.2 No
81676443 May 17, 2024 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZPX0181 · 1NPXGGGG30D670505
0 — No
80538306 Jan 3, 2024 PA 3 pa-sr-350-snyder-twp---bald-eagle
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZPX0180 · 1NPXGGGG50D670506
1 390.21T(b) No
79437189 Aug 15, 2023 PA 3 ON US220 BUS N AT ITS INTERSEC
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Truk
PA ZRD7575 · 1NPXGGGG80D221367
0 — No
79386531 Aug 9, 2023 PA 3 pa-snyder-twp---janesville-pike
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZPX0181 · 1NPXGGGG30D670505
0 — No
79319976 Aug 2, 2023 PA 3 ON BENNETTS VALLEY HWY AT ITS
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZRA2010 · 1NPXGGGG90D670508
0 — No
79200782 Jul 19, 2023 PA 3 ON US220 BUS N AT ITS INTERSEC
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Truk
PA ZPX0181 · 1NPXGGGG30D670505
0 — No
78916833 Jun 15, 2023 PA 3 ON TYRONE PIKE AT ITS INTERSEC
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZRD7575 · 1NPXGGGG80D221367
1 392.2 No
78893360 Jun 12, 2023 PA 3 MAHAFFEY GRAMPIAN HWY MEASURIN
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZWH9204 · 1HTGCAAT0SH646439
1 392.16(a) No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA505973500X Apr 22, 2015 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA308461400X Aug 14, 2013 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC720650
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 20, 2017 MC720650-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Oct 5, 2010 MC720650-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY Q61 0154889 34 — Jan 1, 2022 On file ACTIVE
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q01 0142227 91X $750,000 Jan 1, 2022 On file ACTIVE
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAA8965061 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2017 Jan 1, 2022 REPLACED
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAA8965061 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2017 Feb 16, 2022 CANCELLED
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA S2209230 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2016 Mar 31, 2017 CANCELLED
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAA 803-73 84 BIPD/Primary — Jul 28, 2010 Jan 1, 2016 REPLACED
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAA 803 7384 CARGO — Jul 28, 2010 Oct 16, 2016 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 16, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 1, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Jan 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 20, 2017
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Apr 10, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Apr 10, 2017
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Mar 31, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
  8. Oct 16, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC

Is BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1894881 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC's safety rating? ▾
BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC had? ▾
25 roadside inspections are on file for BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 25 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC based? ▾
BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 282 BELSOLE RD, SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania 15857. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC720650). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC operate? ▾
BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC self-reports 16 power units and 13 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BUCKTAIL EXCAVATORS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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