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BUFORD MILLER
DBA: Miller Hotshot
Center, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 1174014 · MC 615601
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 11 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-615601 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC615601
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1174014
MC Number
MC-615601
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
October 17, 2024
FMCSA Registration
October 6, 2003
Authority Reinstated
September 23, 2025
Annual Mileage
85,900 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Center, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | 25JP001512 | UT | III | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| May 22, 2025 | AP42420478 | OR | II | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| April 30, 2025 | AP90260731 | OR | III | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| February 20, 2025 | 25CK001102 | UT | I | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| January 19, 2025 | MC00511285 | MS | II | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| November 24, 2024 | HP00966381 | KS | I | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| June 18, 2024 | HP44001594 | ND | I | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| March 15, 2024 | U668400211 | MT | I | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OR2
UT2
KS1
MS1
MT1
ND1
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 26, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 23, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
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