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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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BUTLER TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 324877 · MC212216 · EIN 36-3593423 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
347 NORTH JAMES STREET, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66118
(913) 321-0047 · BILL TAYLOR
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
304 / 308
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
564 / 2556
Crashes (24 mo)
27 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA250101 · eff 07/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1712 pts
Unsafe Driving720 pts
Other149 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance92 pts
Driver Fitness58 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 232 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 189 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 120 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 116 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 92 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 1 | 90 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 85 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 84 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 72 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 72 |
Most inspected states
KS78
MO71
IL54
IN41
OH36
NE33
UT29
IA27
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.16 | 2.23 | ≈43–50% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.11 | 0.12 | ≈42–49% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈50–54% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.38 | 4.54 | ≈66–70% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-25 · 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 58% · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Other 10%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 36% · False log / RODS 24% · Hours exceeded 23%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 44 inspections, 42 violations, 9 OOS, 22 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance18 viol · 7 OOS · 43%
393.75A1-TEPBM ×2, 393.55E-B ×2, 393.53B-B ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 48 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.285).
2. Other14 viol · 2 OOS · 33%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.47E ×3, 393.95F ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving9 viol · 21%
392.2-SLLSWZ ×2, 392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 105 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.62).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLSWZ ×2, 393.75A1-TEPBM ×2, 392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 393.55E-B ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 396.3A1-HCM ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 27 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | CENTERVILLE(WAYNE), IN | ✓ | ||
| 06/22/2026 | WAUKESHA, WI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/20/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/12/2026 | KNOXVILLE, TN | ✓ | ||
| 03/21/2026 | CLOVERDALE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 02/21/2026 | WHITESTOWN, IN | ✓ | ||
| 02/15/2026 | PORTER, OK | ✓ | ||
| 01/06/2026 | HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 01/05/2026 | AMERICAN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 01/04/2026 | Not Reported, KS | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 102 vehicles seen in inspections
55 truck47 trailer
Company profile
Officer
BILL TAYLOR
Annual mileage
29.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1988-08-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHFIELD ACTIVE LIVING AND WELLNESS COMMUNITIES INC | 3199319 | officer | strong |
| BILL TAYLOR | 2381413 | officer | strong |
| BILL TAYLOR | 2645765 | officer | strong |
| BILL TAYLORS TREE SERVICE | 2716496 | officer | strong |
| ITT INDUSTRIAL AND BIOPHARM GROUP | 1177820 | officer | strong |
| ITT PRO SERVICES | 432545 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
29.8M mi reported (2025)
07/01/2025 — Insurance filed — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA250101
07/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240111
07/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA230104
06/30/2023 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA220109
06/30/2022 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA210110
06/30/2021 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA200100
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
06/30/2020 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA190133
06/30/2019 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA180117
06/30/2018 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA170118
06/30/2017 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA120104
08/28/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy NA15TS01-006-MTC
06/30/2015 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy 660-3046P380-TIL-10
02/24/2014 — Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy RSB611063
07/28/2012 — Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA110111
06/30/2012 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA110111
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