Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 498086 · MC-1036977 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
QIN'S BUFFALO LLC
DBA QUEEN FOODS
18 power unitsavg 5.5 yrRegional · 5 statesKANSAS CITY, KS94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1036977 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.5Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 34 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1992.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 48 inspections.
USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo6.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.5 yr
Model years 2011–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
QIN'S BUFFALO LLC (USDOT 498086) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 16, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 34 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 15 vehicle-level and 33 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 18 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 26, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Apr 23, 2024 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is QIN'S BUFFALO LLC's USDOT number?
QIN'S BUFFALO LLC's USDOT number is 498086, and its motor carrier number is MC-1036977.
Is QIN'S BUFFALO LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, QIN'S BUFFALO LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is QIN'S BUFFALO LLC's safety record?
QIN'S BUFFALO LLC has a 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 48 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is QIN'S BUFFALO LLC's fleet?
QIN'S BUFFALO LLC operates 18 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is QIN'S BUFFALO LLC based?
QIN'S BUFFALO LLC is based in KANSAS CITY, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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