BUFFALO ISLAND SERVICES LLC
DBA: BUFFALO ISLAND SERVICES
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 — BUFFALO ISLAND SERVICES LLC (USDOT 3473406) 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: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3473406/ As of: Jul 18, 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.
B
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 14.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 37.5% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=43089 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 29, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1236444ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 22 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 18 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 33.33% | — |
| 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
BUFFALO ISLAND SERVICES LLC is a motor carrier based in LEACHVILLE, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3473406. 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 22 power units and 22 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 37.5%. 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.
BUFFALO ISLAND SERVICES LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 22 drivers, based in Leachville, AR. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 42.9% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 367% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (7) and MO (5), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
42.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (59.3% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 4 times, 4 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 22 drivers; Volvo, Western Star, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 43,089 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 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 |
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| Arkansas (AR) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 11 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Western Star | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Utility | 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 | 1 | — | 0.62 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 3.00 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 9.77 | 10 | — | 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 (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88358619 | Jul 8, 2026 | AR | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87212245 | Mar 4, 2026 | AR | 2 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 87060588 | Feb 16, 2026 | AR | 3 | BLYTHEVILLE AR |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86964639 | Feb 2, 2026 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86882258 | Jan 22, 2026 | TN | 2 | MEMPHIS TN |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.134B-CRHLC, 393.60C | Yes |
| 86849131 | Jan 16, 2026 | AR | 2 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.134B-CRHLC, 393.203A-CBP | Yes |
| 85503450 | Aug 15, 2025 | MO | 2 | PORTAGEVILLE MO |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.134B-CRHLC, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 85266715 | Jul 20, 2025 | MO | 3 | CARUTHERSVILLE MO |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 85256131 | Jul 16, 2025 | MS | 2 | DE SOTO COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.15 | Yes |
| 84953387 | Jun 13, 2025 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84586750 | May 5, 2025 | MO | 2 | BAKERVILLE MO |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 82553450 | Sep 3, 2024 | AR | 3 | OSCEOLA AR |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 82054873 | Jul 3, 2024 | AR | 3 | BLYTHEVILLE AR |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82029746 | Jul 1, 2024 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 81692757 | May 23, 2024 | MO | 2 | KENNETT MO |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.60(c), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81286418 | Apr 4, 2024 | AR | 3 | MARION AR |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80684870 | Jan 25, 2024 | AR | 3 | ar-crittenden-co-(marion-stn) |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80004192 | Oct 24, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-crittenden-co-(bridgeport-stn) |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2, 376.11(d)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2025577104 | Dec 16, 2025 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2025531748 | May 30, 2025 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2021 | MC1236444-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 1300129 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 29, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4528281 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 29, 2024 | Aug 28, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4528281 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 29, 2024 | Jul 29, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | 4528281 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 29, 2022 | Jul 29, 2024 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02434162 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 7, 2021 | Jul 29, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02434162 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 7, 2021 | Sep 5, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 28, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2025
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Jul 29, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 29, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNION INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 5, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2022
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Jul 29, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 14, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 4 | 2 |
| BLYTHEVILLE AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| MARION AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| OSCEOLA AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| BAKERVILLE MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| CARUTHERSVILLE MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| KENNETT MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| PORTAGEVILLE MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| STEELE MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| DE SOTO COUNTY | MS | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.15 | Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1236444
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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18 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify BUFFALO ISLAND SERVICES LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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