DON BUCHANAN TRUCKING INC
USDOT 220691 • 2575 BRINN ROAD, MURRAY, KY, 42071
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
220,691
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2702933864
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
900,000
Physical Address
2575 BRINN ROAD, MURRAY, KY, 42071
Contact
Phone: 2702933864
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 16.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.0 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Apr 11, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1713163 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01875604 | ON FILE | Apr 11, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01875604 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1713163 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 17, 2025 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
12
Violations
31
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
16.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Crash Records
13
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 12 of 12 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 12 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (31 violations from 12 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65(c) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+9.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.58vs nat'l 1.80
+0.78 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (12 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
8 total · 37.5% OOS
2024-062025-12
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
13
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
12
Crash History (13 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PRINCETON | KY0293 | ...575085 | DON BUCHANAN TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 29, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GALLATIN | E BROADWAY | ...160030 | DON BUCHANAN & SON |
| May 7, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTRAL CITY | KY1031 | ...383058 | DONNY BUCHANAN |
| Apr 15, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | TN-149 | ...609133 | DON BUCHANAN TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 6, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRINCETON | KY0139 | ...411419 | DONNY BUCHANAN |
| May 9, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | STATE HWY 13 | ...510588 | DONNY BUCHANAN |
| Nov 6, 2018 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2012 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2012 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2009 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2009 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2007 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2006 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Sep 10, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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