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SCOTTY BUCHANAN
DBA: Buchanan Trucking
Wake Village, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1731706 · MC 634462
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 18 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-634462 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC634462
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
GEICO County Mutual Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300279587
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1731706
MC Number
MC-634462
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
June 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 28, 2008
Authority Granted
February 19, 2008
Annual Mileage
195,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
221 Memorial Drive, Wake Village, TX 75501
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Laura Buchanan
Officer 2
Scotty Buchanan
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9XX4D826647 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYDSZB8YPB94668 | 0 | Clean |
| March 12, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X43D804643 | 0 | Clean |
| February 23, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X43D804643 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYDSZB8YPB94668 | 0 | Clean |
| August 1, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYDSZB8YPB94668 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYDSZB8YPB94668 | 0 | Clean |
| February 3, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYDSZB8YPB94668 | 0 | Clean |
| December 19, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYDSZB8YPB94668 | 0 | Clean |
| December 10, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9XX4D826647 | 0 | Clean |
| October 14, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYDSZB8YPB94668 | 0 | Clean |
| May 6, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9XX4D826647 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX13
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSZB8YPB94668 | 7 | — |
| 2005 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820152013768 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482CXP3353945 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX4D826647 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2486CA395298 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X43D804643 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 19, 2008 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 19, 2008 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
AllAmerican Agents of Process
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106
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