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BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC

BROWNTON, MN

USDOT 3738947 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Grain / Feed / Hay Based in BROWNTON, MN Grade B · 80
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · May 2, 2024
Common (Property) reinstated · Aug 1, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 59 days Mar 4, 2024 → May 2, 2024
  • Common (Property) gap · 143 days Inactive Mar 11, 2024 → reinstated Aug 1, 2024
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
Cargo: Grain / Feed / Hay
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3738947)
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

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 59 days — Mar 4, 2024 → May 2, 2024
  • Common (Property) gap · 143 days — Inactive Mar 11, 2024 → reinstated Aug 1, 2024
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3738947/
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 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178006 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3738947
In FMCSA records since Oct 7, 2021 (~4y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 120,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (320) 582-2220
Email: [email protected]
Physical
9087 TAGUS AVE
BROWNTON, MN 55312
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3738947
In FMCSA records since Oct 7, 2021 (~4y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 120,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 25.0% vs 6.7% +18.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.83 vs 1.80 -0.97
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 4 0 0
Trailers 7 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 10 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 1 1 0
OOS percentage 16.67% 16.67% —
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%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections
10
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in BROWNTON, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3738947. 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 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 10 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.

Carrier overview

BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Brownton, MN. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (2) and IA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.0% of violations); top code 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) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Timpte in are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 178,006 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
25%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,006 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,006 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 11, 2024 to Aug 1, 2024 (143 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 4, 2024 to May 2, 2024 (59 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
3 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%
Hours of Service
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 2 1 50.0% Dec 4, 2025
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Jan 2, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% May 21, 2026
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Jul 13, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Dec 23, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 4
Utility 3
Volvo 3
Timpte In 1
Timpte, In 1
Transcraft 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.54 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 1.90 2 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 6.53 7 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 16.00 16 — 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 (10 rows) View all 10 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88399899 Jul 13, 2026 NE 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTE9246 · 4V4NC9EG1FN918136
2 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLIRP No
87932371 May 21, 2026 MO 1 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTE9246 · 4V4NC9EG1FN918136
3 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LLPL Yes
86707973 Jan 2, 2026 IA 3 EB HWY 18 MASON CITY
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTE9246 · 4V4NC9EG1FN918136
1 395.8E1-PC No
86534850 Dec 4, 2025 MN 3 STEWART MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX OSB10884 · 3AKJGBDV3HDGZ3615
1 392.16-D No
86292906 Nov 5, 2025 MN 3 AUSTIN MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTE5437 · 1FUJGLDR1DSBX3770
3 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLL Yes
83472091 Dec 23, 2024 SD 3 KRANZBURG SD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTE5437 · 1FUJGLDR1DSBX3770
0 — No
80384157 Dec 11, 2023 MT 3 POMPEYS PILLAR MT
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTE5437 · 1FUJGLDR1DSBX3770
0 — No
78904811 Jun 12, 2023 WI 2 wi-hudson-(town)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTE0468 · 2HSCEAPR72C033122
8 393.110(b), 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(1) Yes
78645902 May 16, 2023 IA 1 ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTE6237 · 1M1AW07YXEM040522
14 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 392.2 Yes
78599073 May 8, 2023 SD 3 SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRY
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTE0468 · 2HSCEAPR72C033122
1 392.2 No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC1325620
INACTIVE
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC1325620 common INACTIVE —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

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 PDF
Aug 1, 2024 MC1325620-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 15, 2021 MC1325620-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO CPP6075933 BIPD/Primary — May 2, 2024 Mar 8, 2025 REPLACED
FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO CPP6075933 BIPD/Primary — May 2, 2024 Apr 9, 2025 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 59 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 4, 2024 to May 2, 2024
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA964336246 BIPD/Primary — Dec 19, 2022 Mar 4, 2024 CANCELLED
FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO CPP6075933 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2021 Dec 19, 2022 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 20, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Apr 20, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Apr 13, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  4. Apr 9, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
  5. Mar 8, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
  6. Mar 11, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Mar 11, 2024
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Mar 11, 2024
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 143 days (through Aug 1, 2024)
  9. Mar 4, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  10. Mar 4, 2024
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 59 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 2, 2024)
  11. Dec 19, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
EB HWY 18 MASON CITY IA 1 0
AUSTIN MN MN 1 1
STEWART MN MN 1 0
POMPEYS PILLAR MT MT 1 0
KRANZBURG SD SD 1 0
SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRY SD 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 6 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.110(b) Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.25(f) Stop lamp violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(d)(1) CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC

Is BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3738947 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC's safety rating? ▾
BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC had? ▾
10 roadside inspections are on file for BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC based? ▾
BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 9087 TAGUS AVE, BROWNTON, Minnesota 55312. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC operate? ▾
BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC self-reports 4 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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