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Generated Oct 3, 2026
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BUTTON OIL COMPANY INC
USDOT 445779 · MC58038 · EIN 23-1654350 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
116 S MAIN ST, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA, 18707-1904
(570) 810-4290 · ROBERT BUTTON
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
51 / 51
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 257
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. — $4M BIPD · policy CPP123264C · eff 09/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate19.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance229 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance27 pts
Other15 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 54 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
PA48
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.34 | 2.31 | ≈25–29% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.31 | 0.31 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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 Luzerne County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Luzerne County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 61% (8 OOS) · Tires 21% · Lighting / lamps 9%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 18 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: 6 inspections, 5 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 100%
393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.75B-TFV, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.755).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2025 | Tulpehocken Twp, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
18 truck17 trailer10 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT BUTTON
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
51
Registered since
1991-05-14
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE CONCRETE PUMPING INC | 3024309 | officer | strong |
| BUTTON LOGISTICS LLC | 3937035 | officer | strong |
| BUTTON OIL CO INC | 513286 | officer | strong |
| BUTTON TRANSCORP INC | 559145 | officer | strong |
| ROBERT BUTTON TRUCKING | 567433 | officer | strong |
| SOFINE AUTOMATIC | 1852151 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
09/28/2024 — Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00013703
09/03/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/16/2024)
09/01/2024 — Insurance filed — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPP123264C
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00013703
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00013701
09/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00013702
09/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00013701
09/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00013700
09/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00013700
09/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy PHUB644826
09/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00013700
09/01/2018 — Insurance filed — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy PHPK1872249
09/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PHPK1705531
11/27/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/14/1991 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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