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BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC

USDOT 398764 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: BRUCE BUCKLER Company officer 2: NATHAN BUCKLER Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Machinery / Large Objects Based in HYANNIS, MA Grade A · 100
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
Policy effective · Jan 24, 2021
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: BRUCE BUCKLER
Company officer 2: NATHAN BUCKLER
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC (USDOT 398764)
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
Officer(s): BRUCE BUCKLER (Company officer); NATHAN BUCKLER (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/398764/
As of: Jul 20, 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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=49731 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 398764
In FMCSA records since Jun 29, 1990 (~36y)
MC / docket MC071941
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer BRUCE BUCKLER
Company officer 2 NATHAN BUCKLER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects
Fleet size 21 units
Drivers 16
Annual mileage 150,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (508) 775-2803
Email: [email protected]
Physical
100 RIDGEWOOD AVE
HYANNIS, MA 02601
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 398764
In FMCSA records since Jun 29, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 150,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 4 0 0
Trucks 18 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 5 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 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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
21
Drivers
16
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
5 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC is a corporation based in HYANNIS, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 398764. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 21 power units and 16 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. 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 overview

BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 16 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Hyannis, MA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in MA (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (50.0% of violations); top code 391.41(a) (Physical qualification - general) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.

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

Compared against 49,731 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 49,731 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 49,731 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Driver Fitness
1 violation
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Massachusetts (MA) 2 0 0.0% Jun 16, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.14 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.42 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 4.50 5 — 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 (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88158433 Jun 16, 2026 MA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 2077G · 1FVACWFC4RHVB9888
1 392.2-SLLLR No
82507476 Aug 27, 2024 MA 1 H-RAYNHAM
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 2077N · 1FVACWFC7PHUA4280
2 393.9(a), 391.41(a) No
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MATBC0036898 Feb 22, 2026 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1004200900 Dec 1, 2022 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1001170911 May 22, 2008 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1000850762 Jun 1, 2006 MA 0 2 Yes No Injury
MA1000495152 Jun 17, 2003 MA 1 1 Yes No Fatal
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC071941
Active
—
View full authority record →
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 PDF
Feb 16, 2018 MC71941-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 8679156 91X $1,000,000 Jan 24, 2021 On file ACTIVE
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BHMCCG BIPD/Primary — Jan 24, 2018 Jan 24, 2018 REPLACED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BHMCCG BIPD/Primary — Jan 24, 2018 Mar 17, 2021 CANCELLED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BHMCCG BIPD/Primary — Jan 24, 2018 Jan 24, 2021 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 17, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 24, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Jan 24, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Feb 16, 2018
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Jan 24, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
H-RAYNHAM MA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC

  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 BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC

Is BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 398764 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 BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC's safety rating? ▾
BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC 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 BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC based? ▾
BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 100 RIDGEWOOD AVE, HYANNIS, Massachusetts 02601. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC071941). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC operate? ▾
BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC self-reports 21 power units and 16 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 BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC had any crashes? ▾
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BUCKLER'S TOWING SERVICE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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