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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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BUFFALO TRANSPORT COMPANY INC
USDOT 634700 · MC445195 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
21 LASALLE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14214
(716) 834-1090 · BRIAN W KIMMINS
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
18 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 142
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 2G219834 · eff 08/29/2015
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance132 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.48A-BMBCAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 393.203B-CBP | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NY32
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.83 | 0.83 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.10 | 3.93 | ≈51–55% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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 Chautauqua County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Chautauqua County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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 82% · Lighting / lamps 12% · Other 3%
• 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 37 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: 3 inspections, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 50%
393.53B-B ×2, 393.48A-BMBCAD, 393.45D-B
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.075).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.47E ×3, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3, 393.53B-B ×2
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Equipment — 24 vehicles seen in inspections
12 incomplete vehicle6 trailer6 truck
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN W KIMMINS
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1996-03-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2025)
09/30/2015 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 0265265-AS
09/03/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2015)
08/29/2015 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 2G219834
01/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 0265265-AS
01/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 8062134
10/20/2006 — Insurance cancelled — PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM9791033
10/16/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/29/2006 — Insurance replaced — PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM9791033
10/13/2005 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN422035
08/29/2005 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN422035
08/29/2004 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN391776
05/07/2004 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT660-182D2859-TIL-03
03/24/2004 — Insurance cancelled — PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM9791033
11/15/2003 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT660-182D2859-TIL - 02
08/29/2003 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN359595
05/07/2003 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT660-182D2859-TIL-03
12/05/2002 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (03/31/2004)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/634700.