BUF-CHEM INC
USDOT 2025369 • DBA: CHEM-PAC • 3509 23RD ST, SNYDER, TX, 79549
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-846718 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 24, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OP15710142 | ON FILE | Apr 2, 2025 | Feb 16, 2026 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OP15710042 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2024 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 7R601157 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 3, 2021 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 7R601157 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2022 | Apr 2, 2022 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 7R601157 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2022 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 7R601157 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2022 | Apr 2, 2024 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 7R601157 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2021 | Apr 2, 2022 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 7R601157 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2021 | Mar 3, 2022 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 15T77868 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2017 | Mar 3, 2022 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA10681842 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2016 | Apr 2, 2017 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA10681842 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2016 | May 3, 2017 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA10681742 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 2, 2016 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA10681642 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2014 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA10681542 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2013 | Apr 2, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OP15710142 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OP15710042 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 7R601157 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 7R601157 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 7R601157 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2022 | Apr 2, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 7R601157 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2022 | Apr 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 15T77868 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 7R601157 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 7R601157 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2021 | Mar 3, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA10681842 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2017 | May 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA10681842 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2017 | Apr 2, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA10681742 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2016 | Apr 2, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA10681642 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA10681542 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2014 | Apr 2, 2014 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC846718 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2024 |
| MC846718 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2017 |
| MC846718 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 4, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.201A1 | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A2 | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.203A | DOT-SP or special permit number not entered on shipping paper | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(4) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 87264209 | 5822 FM33 | TX | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 87181743 | IH-0020 IN MIDLAND CO. (123-14 | TX | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2RG, 396.17C, 999 | No |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 85103366 | 1200 US180 EB | TX | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.205C | No |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 83692687 | FM181 HWY | TX | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 172.201A1, 172.202A2, 172.203A | No |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 83568813 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 80954972 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 172.202(a)(4) | No |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 79733571 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 390.21(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...159905 | BUF-CHEM INC |
| Jan 12, 2014 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records