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Generated Oct 3, 2026
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BUCHHEIT TRUCKING SERVICE INC
USDOT 71052 · MC171405 · EIN 43-1306492 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
600 DAUGHERTY ST, SCOTT CITY, MO, 63780
(573) 264-1700 · JEFF BUCHHEIT
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
128 / 100
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
159 / 775
Crashes (24 mo)
7 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT — $1M BIPD · policy HE8409C59756ATCT24 · eff 10/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance461 pts
Unsafe Driving213 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance73 pts
Other33 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance27 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 90 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 70 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
MO46
AR14
SD12
TX9
IN7
CO6
TN6
MS5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.94 | 0.95 | ≈8–15% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.17 | 0.17 | ≈34–41% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.00 | 2.96 | ≈34–38% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.17 | 0.17 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 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 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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 35% · Speeding 29% · Following / lane / reckless 16%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 42% · False log / RODS 29% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 19%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
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% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (4 OOS) · Brakes 19% (3 OOS)
• 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 22 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: 19 inspections, 21 violations, 1 OOS, 8 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
393.11A1-LTNRV, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.53B-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.25).
2. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 24%
392.16-D ×2, 392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 32 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.705).
3. Other5 viol · 24%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 393.47E, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.16-D ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 05/28/2026 | RURAL ST. CLAIR, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/09/2026 | ROLLA, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/11/2025 | KELLYVILLE, OK | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/08/2025 | FREDERICKTOWN, MO | 2 | ✓ | |
| 08/29/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 1 | ||
| 07/02/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 6 | ✓ |
Equipment — 91 vehicles seen in inspections
47 truck42 trailer2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JEFF BUCHHEIT
Annual mileage
7.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
96
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 52 carriers
Shares identifiers with 52 carriers (52 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAKLEY TRUCKING INC | 3259 | 8 VINs | strong |
| BILL RUTLEDGE TRUCKING LLC | 3422546 | 6 VINs | strong |
| S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC | 281814 | 4 VINs | strong |
| J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 2 VINs | medium |
| RXO EXPRESS LLC | 460019 | 2 VINs | medium |
| THOMPSON TRANSPORTATION INC | 1237221 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TTS LOGISTICS LLC | 1808215 | 2 VINs | medium |
| U S BULK TRANSPORT INC | 461965 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.3M mi reported (2024)
11/04/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP75952A
10/01/2024 — Insurance filed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HE8409C59756ATCT24
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP75952A
10/14/2021 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP8901421 01
10/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP8901421 01
09/17/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2021)
09/17/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2021)
03/21/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP8901421 01
03/04/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/04/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/01/2021 — Insurance name changed — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MASICCH0159US10
03/01/2021 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP8901421 01
11/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007915
10/14/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007915
10/14/2020 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007915
09/17/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/23/2020)
09/17/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/23/2020)
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