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BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO

BROOKLINE STATION, MO

USDOT 897728 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: RICK CARSON Company officer 2: LESLIE GRENINGER General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Grain / Feed / Hay Based in BROOKLINE STATION, MO 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 · Feb 1, 2026
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 17 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: RICK CARSON
Company officer 2: LESLIE GRENINGER
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO (USDOT 897728)
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
Officer(s): RICK CARSON (Company officer); LESLIE GRENINGER (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 17 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/897728/
As of: Jul 25, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

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

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 897728
In FMCSA records since Aug 8, 2000 (~25y)
MC / docket MC391651
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer RICK CARSON
Company officer 2 LESLIE GRENINGER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 155,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (417) 882-1047
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5740 WEST HWY 60
BROOKLINE STATION, MO 65619
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 897728
In FMCSA records since Aug 8, 2000 (~25y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 155,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
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
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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 4 0 0
Trailers 4 0 0

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

Power Units
4
Drivers
2
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
17
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO is a corporation based in BROOKLINE STATION, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 897728. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 2 drivers, with 5 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

BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Brookline Station, MO. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 33% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MO (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt and Reitnouer are the most-inspected makes.

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 3
Reitnouer 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 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 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
82125422 Jul 10, 2024 MO 3 QULIN MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 21KR5R · 1XP5DB9XX7D635976
0 — No
81624781 May 15, 2024 MO 2 POPLAR BLUFF MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 21KR5R · 1XP5DB9XX7D635976
0 — No
80883707 Feb 19, 2024 MO 3 QULIN MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 21KR5R · 1XP5DB9XX7D635976
0 — No
78415461 Apr 20, 2023 MO 2 WILLOW SPRINGS
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 21KR5R · 1XP5DB9XX7D635976
1 393.205(a) No
78287182 Apr 5, 2023 MO 3 HIGHWAY 60 AT COUNTY RD 1010 — 0 — No
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MO0000106768 Feb 28, 2024 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
KS2018E14554 Jan 12, 2018 KS 0 0 Yes No Tow
NM0710442830 Jul 27, 2017 NM 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR0014071845 Oct 6, 2014 AR 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0212031820 Jun 26, 2012 NE 0 1 No No Injury
MO0000044102 Aug 2, 2011 MO 1 0 Yes No Fatal
TX34JFHQE1VK Dec 4, 2010 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL000700118A Dec 3, 2010 AL 0 1 No No Injury
PA005554400X May 17, 2010 PA 0 1 No No Injury
OK0100900648 Mar 5, 2008 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000027746 Jan 11, 2008 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MS0024073268 Jul 27, 2007 MS 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245429803W Jun 4, 2007 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0008954165 Apr 10, 2007 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000020566 Jun 13, 2006 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0000774528 Feb 17, 2005 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0001113175 Sep 25, 2001 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC391651
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA868477497 91X $750,000 Feb 1, 2026 On file ACTIVE
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0050838002 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2021 Feb 1, 2026 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0050838001 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2019 Feb 1, 2021 REPLACED
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY 506-8927296 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2018 Feb 1, 2018 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 5068927296 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2018 Feb 1, 2019 CANCELLED
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE L17A5497 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2017 Feb 1, 2018 REPLACED
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY PICCO0004471 BIPD/Primary — Jul 12, 2016 Feb 1, 2017 CANCELLED
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY PICCO0004471 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2016 Jul 12, 2016 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LFO0001691 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2014 Feb 1, 2016 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07308800 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2013 Mar 5, 2014 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07308800 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2013 Feb 1, 2014 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP75134A BIPD/Primary — Jan 18, 2010 Feb 1, 2013 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP75134A CARGO — Jan 18, 2010 Nov 22, 2013 CANCELLED
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY MTC9000055-000 CARGO — Jan 18, 2009 Jan 20, 2010 CANCELLED
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK6000060-000 BIPD/Primary — Jan 18, 2009 Jan 18, 2010 REPLACED
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK6000060-000 BIPD/Primary — Jan 18, 2009 Jan 20, 2010 CANCELLED
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY MTC9000055-000 CARGO — Jan 18, 2009 Jan 18, 2010 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT770397-8003-031 CARGO — Jan 18, 2003 Jan 18, 2009 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT770397-8003-031 BIPD/Primary — Jan 18, 2003 Jan 18, 2009 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 377319 BIPD/Primary — Jun 4, 2002 Jan 18, 2003 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. MTC070233 CARGO — Jun 4, 2002 Jan 18, 2003 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN317508 CARGO — Jun 4, 2001 Jun 4, 2002 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN317508 BIPD/Primary — Jun 4, 2001 Jun 4, 2002 CANCELLED
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 1C8737301 CARGO — Oct 23, 2000 Jun 4, 2001 REPLACED
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 1E8-73-73 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 2000 Jun 4, 2001 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 1, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Feb 1, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  4. Jan 29, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Feb 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
  6. Feb 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
  7. Feb 1, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Feb 1, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 12, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Feb 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. Mar 5, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  12. Feb 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  13. Nov 22, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  14. Feb 1, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Feb 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  16. Jan 20, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jan 20, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jan 18, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jan 18, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Jan 15, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Jan 18, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Jan 18, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Jan 18, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  24. Jun 4, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Jun 4, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  26. Jun 4, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  27. Nov 9, 2000
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  28. Oct 23, 2000
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
QULIN MO MO 2 0
HIGHWAY 60 AT COUNTY RD 1010 MO 1 0
POPLAR BLUFF MO MO 1 0
WILLOW SPRINGS MO 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.205(a) Wheel/rim cracked or broken Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO

  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 BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO

Is BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 897728 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 BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO's safety rating? ▾
BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO'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 BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO 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 BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO's out-of-service rate? ▾
BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 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 BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO based? ▾
BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5740 WEST HWY 60, BROOKLINE STATION, Missouri 65619. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC391651). 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 BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO operate? ▾
BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO self-reports 4 power units and 2 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 BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO had any crashes? ▾
17 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BUDDY'S TRUCKING CO in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring 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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