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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 3047826 · MC-1000281 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
2 power unitsavg 4.4 yrMulti-region · 9 statesLOBELVILLE, TN82/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1000281 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.4Avg age (yr)
2010–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration88 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo58.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.4 yr
Model years 2010–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
8 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3047826) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP effective Mar 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 58.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 21 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 19, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?
BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 3047826, and its motor carrier number is MC-1000281.
Is BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?
BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC has a 58.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 23 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?
BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC operates 2 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC based?
BUFFALO RIVER TRANSPORT LLC is based in LOBELVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.
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