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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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BUFFALO ROCK COMPANY
USDOT 153003 · MC693375 · EIN 63-0032365 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
800 LAKESHORE PKWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35211-4447
12059423435 · JAMES C. LEE, III OWNER
85
Low risk
Risk factors
9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
332 / 430
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
103 / 408
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — $750K BIPD · policy TC2J-CAP-9514B995-TIL-09 · eff 04/01/2009
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance245 pts
Unsafe Driving133 pts
Driver Fitness40 pts
Other16 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 96 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 392.2SLIMPT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
AL52
FL38
GA12
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.39 | 0.39 | ≈1–8% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.21 | 0.23 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.28 | 2.31 | ≈24–28% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from AL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 53% · Speeding 23% · Other 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 43% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 40% (3 OOS) · Other 9%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 12 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LBL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.71).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ||
| 03/11/2026 | HOOVER, AL | ✓ | ||
| 02/27/2026 | CARROLLTON, GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/20/2026 | 4610, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/13/2026 | PRATTVILLE, AL | ✓ | ||
| 05/08/2025 | TARRANT CITY, AL | ✓ | ||
| 03/25/2025 | GADSDEN, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/11/2025 | JASPER, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/03/2025 | RURAL ESCAMBIA, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 85 vehicles seen in inspections
37 truck36 trailer12 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES C. LEE, III OWNER
Annual mileage
6.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
430
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | 5 VINs | strong |
| COMPASS GROUP USA INC | 132504 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.5M mi reported (2025)
11/22/2018 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-630-9284A250-TIL-10
12/23/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/01/2009 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TC2J-CAP-9514B995-TIL-09
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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