BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3003258 • 555 W LYTELL ST, METTER, GA, 30439
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-025193 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAC 2606317 | ON FILE | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2023 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | CARGO | 151701-08-82-14-2 | ON FILE | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151701-08-82-14-2 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 |
| QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | H100-100178-04 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC 2606317 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151701-08-82-14-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H100-100178-04 | CARGO | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151701-08-82-14-2 | CARGO | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC025193 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 30, 2017 | — | 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
15 states • 58 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 58 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.302C-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a bulk HM package with a special permit number preceded by DOT-SP as required. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCF | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported forbidden HM in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (58 inspections)
Showing 50 of 58
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BREMEN | HIGHWAY 27 AT PRICE CREEK ROAD | ...267600 | BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 17, 2023 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | PROVO | I-15 Southbound, at - | ...267599 | BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 2, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | REDMOND | HWY 97 .02 NE LARCH AVE | ...213848 | BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 14, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HERCULES | SR4 WB TO RT80 WB/128ft S WILLOW AV U/C | ...254732 | BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 1, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT15/2.5 MI N OF FIELD RD | ...213843 | BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 19, 2021 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTLAND | I-205 .02 S POWELL BLVD EXIT | ...280645 | BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 15, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5 NB/1979ft N RT33 | ...254730 | BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 27, 2020 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records