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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 4259124 · MC-1652169 · Updated Jul 3, 2026
BUOYANT TRANSPORT
1 power unitavg 13.7 yrRegional · 5 statesJURUPA VALLEY, CA74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1652169 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 3, 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
Watch · 2
USDOT registration22 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo62.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.7 yr
Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BUOYANT TRANSPORT (USDOT 4259124) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 25, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 62.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 3, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 1, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BUOYANT TRANSPORT's USDOT number?
BUOYANT TRANSPORT's USDOT number is 4259124, and its motor carrier number is MC-1652169.
Is BUOYANT TRANSPORT authorized to operate?
As of Jul 3, 2026, BUOYANT TRANSPORT is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BUOYANT TRANSPORT's safety record?
BUOYANT TRANSPORT has a 62.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is BUOYANT TRANSPORT's fleet?
BUOYANT TRANSPORT operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BUOYANT TRANSPORT based?
BUOYANT TRANSPORT is based in JURUPA VALLEY, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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