ALASKA FUEL DISTRIBUTORS INC
USDOT 2081087 • DBA: BUFFALO FUEL • 1051 VAN HORN ROAD, FAIRBANKS, AK, 99701
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-850086 | REVOKED | Jul 8, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1347295 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPP1347295 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5068942695 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068827144 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2016 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068827144 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 5, 2016 | Jul 9, 2018 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068746981 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Apr 5, 2016 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068746981 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2013 | May 16, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1347295 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1347295 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 5068942695 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068827144 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2018 | Jul 9, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068827144 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068746981 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2016 | May 16, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068746981 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2016 | Apr 5, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-850086 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC850086 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2022 |
| MC850086 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2018 |
| MC850086 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2016 |
| MC850086 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 6, 2014 | REVOKED | Jul 8, 2024 |
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 • 66 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from 66 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.24(b)(1) | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | 3 | 3 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 2 | 2 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMNID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:173.24(c) | Packaging not authorized by the Hazardous Materials Regulations | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:180.405(b) | Cargo tank specifications | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (66 inspections)
Showing 50 of 66
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2015 | AK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records