BUTTAR EXPRESS INC
MADERA, CA
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 — BUTTAR EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3442836) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3442836/ As of: Jul 14, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Company profile
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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 13, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 8 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.14% | 14.29% | — |
| 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
BUTTAR EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in MADERA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3442836. 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 3 power units and 6 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
BUTTAR EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 6 drivers, based in Madera, CA. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.1% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 333% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (4) and AZ (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.1% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (43.5% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Kenworth, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,536 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 12 | |
| Wabash National | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| International | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 3.15 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 7.44 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 9.06 | 9 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88137276 | Jun 12, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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16 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 393.9A-LTSIR, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 86744010 | Jan 7, 2026 | AZ | 3 | CASA GRANDE AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | Yes |
| 86584237 | Dec 15, 2025 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85510930 | Aug 15, 2025 | MO | 2 | JOPLIN MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 84135189 | Mar 11, 2025 | AZ | 3 | SAN SIMON AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 83614068 | Jan 15, 2025 | OK | 2 | I-40 BECKHAM POE |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 83301202 | Nov 19, 2024 | CA | 5 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83221132 | Nov 15, 2024 | AZ | 3 | JOSEPH CITY AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83187039 | Nov 12, 2024 | CA | 5 | — |
WANC SEMI-TRAILER
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0 | — | No |
| 83186959 | Nov 12, 2024 | CA | 5 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B | No |
| 83155120 | Nov 12, 2024 | LA | 2 | LA |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83112525 | Nov 8, 2024 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82832932 | Oct 2, 2024 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82704256 | Sep 17, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.22(a), 392.2 | No |
| 80427596 | Dec 18, 2023 | UT | 3 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.8, 395.30(b)(1) | No |
| 80370098 | Dec 11, 2023 | AZ | 3 | INTERSTATE 10 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.24(c)(1)(i), 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | No |
| 80153804 | Nov 10, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-needles-area-(ca-az-stateline) |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA4202503437 | Oct 25, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8962532005 | Aug 18, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2024086396 | Jul 17, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0220017932 | May 23, 2022 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0220014199 | May 23, 2022 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0710648007 | Jan 1, 2022 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA7402110331 | Sep 15, 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0001683023 | Jul 25, 2021 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC1118624 | common | N | — |
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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2020 | MC1118624-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91001953 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 13, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91001953 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 18, 2025 | Mar 14, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173363-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 18, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173085-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 18, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20171642-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 18, 2022 | Dec 18, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20171642-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 18, 2021 | Dec 18, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1793067 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 7, 2021 | Dec 18, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1793067 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 7, 2020 | Jul 7, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 14, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 19, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 19, 2024
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Dec 18, 2024insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 20, 2023
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Dec 18, 2023insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 17, 2023enforcementEnforcement case CA-2023-0071-US1785 — $6,190
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Dec 21, 2022
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Dec 18, 2022insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 18, 2021insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 16, 2021
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Jul 8, 2021
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Jul 7, 2021insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 14, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| INTERSTATE 10 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| JOSEPH CITY AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| SAN SIMON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 0 |
| JOPLIN MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| I-40 BECKHAM POE | OK | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.24(c)(1)(i) | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1118624
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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8 reportable crashes
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