BUTTON OIL CO INC
USDOT 445779 • 116 S MAIN ST, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA, 18707-1904
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-058038 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 16, 2024 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP1IICCA00013703 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | ECAP1HSCX00013701 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PHPK1705531 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2018 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP1IICCA00013703 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 28, 2024 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP1IICCA00013702 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP1IICCA00013701 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP1IICCA00013700 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | ECAP1HSCX00013700 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP1IICCA00013700 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1872249 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PHUB644826 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1705531 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PHUB598856 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP1IICCA00013703 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2024 | Sep 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP1HSCX00013701 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP1IICCA00013703 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP1IICCA00013702 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP1IICCA00013701 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP1IICCA00013700 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP1HSCX00013700 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHUB644826 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1872249 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP1IICCA00013700 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1705531 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1705531 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHUB598856 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC058038 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2024 |
| MC058038 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 27, 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
2 states • 83 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from 83 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.346-1-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406 general requirements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPSNSP | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.600C1-HMER | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (83 inspections)
Showing 50 of 83
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Tulpehocken Twp | ROUTE 0419 N | ...775964 | BUTTON OIL CO INC |
| Oct 2, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONROE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0029 N | ...788462 | BUTTON OIL CO INC |
| Nov 15, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH | ROUTE 0011 N | ...UK1830 | BUTTON OIL CO INC |
| Oct 3, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0940 E | ...739568 | BUTTON OIL CO INC |
| Nov 8, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...441559 | BUTTON OIL CO INC |
| Sep 14, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DANVILLE BOROUGH | ROUTE 0011 E | ...012297 | BUTTON OIL CO INC |
| Jul 6, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records