BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3003258) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): CESAR VALERIANO (Company officer); ROBERT L BUTTON (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3003258/ As of: Jul 25, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 3.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 15.8% (worse). n=26119 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 1, 2023
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Process Agent1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC025193ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 66 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 11 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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 64 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 36 | 36 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 5.56% | 100% |
| 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
BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in METTER, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3003258. 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 38 power units and 32 drivers, with 64 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 38 power units and 32 drivers, based in Metter, GA. Across 33 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
33 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 32% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (18) and NM (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS3 (Speeding 11-14 mph over limit) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 38 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 32 drivers; Volvo, Walk, and West are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,119 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–57 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 20 | 1 | 5.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 15, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 10, 2024 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 48 | |
| Walk | 17 | |
| West | 6 | |
| Walker Sta | 5 | |
| Volk | 4 | |
| Wmark | 3 | |
| Wmkc | 3 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| West- | 2 |
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 | 2 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.56 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 2.10 | 2 | — | 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 (64 rows) View all 64 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88458714 | Jul 18, 2026 | LA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88272586 | Jun 29, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88198201 | Jun 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88179940 | Jun 17, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88148786 | Jun 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87980361 | May 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87440237 | Mar 30, 2026 | OK | 2 | SEQUOYAH POE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 87369574 | Mar 20, 2026 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87375178 | Mar 19, 2026 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87326705 | Mar 18, 2026 | CA | 3 | ca-205-s-fresno-ave-stockton,-ca |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86808855 | Jan 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | LEBEC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86635494 | Dec 19, 2025 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85845226 | Sep 18, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85546768 | Aug 19, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85490939 | Aug 14, 2025 | AL | 3 | GUIN AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85402922 | Aug 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47E | No |
| 85385673 | Jul 31, 2025 | CA | 2 | FRESNO AVE AT SONORA ST |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84906769 | Jun 7, 2025 | CA | 2 | NB I5 JNO STUHR RD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%, 395.8D11-HOSF, 395.24D-ELDPT | Yes |
| 84801118 | May 27, 2025 | NM | 3 | AT INTERSECTION OF I-10 AND I |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 84735048 | May 20, 2025 | SC | 2 | NEWBERRY SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87462690 | May 18, 2025 | NM | 1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84700143 | May 15, 2025 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | No |
| 84482896 | Apr 22, 2025 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84265298 | Mar 26, 2025 | AZ | 2 | EHRENBERG AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-LBL | Yes |
| 84203161 | Mar 20, 2025 | AZ | 3 | PARKER AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010255164 | Feb 23, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| UT2305954326 | Aug 17, 2023 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2023430143 | May 2, 2023 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3202203548 | Nov 14, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8352200501 | Jun 1, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OR2021430371 | Aug 19, 2021 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4612100101 | Feb 15, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2403550000 | Aug 27, 2020 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CA0009099136 | May 13, 2020 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0190485058 | Feb 17, 2019 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2501717754 | Nov 27, 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 72 AB OI4374 | 91X | $750,000 | May 1, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC 2606317 | 34 | — | May 1, 2018 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC 2606317 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H100-100178-04 | CARGO | — | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151701-08-82-14-2 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151701-08-82-14-2 | CARGO | — | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
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May 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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May 30, 2017
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May 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 9 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 3 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| GUIN AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| REST AREA | AL | 1 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| PARKER AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 7TH ST AT BAY ST | CA | 1 | 0 |
| 97 LIVING MEMORIAL | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(12) | Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC025193
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
34 policy on file
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QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION
CARGO policy on file
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PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 19,363 carriers served
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64 inspections
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11 reportable crashes
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- 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.
- 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.
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