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Carrier profile · USDOT 2845817 · MC-954120 · Updated Jun 26, 2026
The Buffalo Group of Companies Ltd
16 power unitsRegional · 4 statesINDIANAPOLIS, IN100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-954120 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
16Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.9Avg age (yr)
2015–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 26, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 11 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 16 inspections.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD (USDOT 2845817) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 26, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 26, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from EMERALD BAY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 19, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 26, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 26, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 26, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 26, 2026.
It reports 16 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 21, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 26, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD's USDOT number?
THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD's USDOT number is 2845817, and its motor carrier number is MC-954120.
Is THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD authorized to operate?
As of Jun 26, 2026, THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD's safety record?
THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD's fleet?
THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD operates 16 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD based?
THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD is based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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