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DONALD BUCHANAN
DBA: Buchanans Trucking
Bells, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1968433 · MC 697014
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2010
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-697014 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive County Mutual
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 9, 2016; first granted January 28, 2010 (16 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC697014
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 7914927
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1968433
MC Number
MC-697014
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 19, 2009
Authority First Granted
January 28, 2010
Authority Reinstated
August 9, 2016
Annual Mileage
92,951 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Bells, TX
Email
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2024 | V241342984 | LAT:28 27' 48.78N, TX | II | 9 | 2 | FIVE STAR FORD OF LEWISVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT SUNT |
1FUBA5AV96LU81573 5856C5320FP002121 |
TX R271487 TX 042B665 |
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.24A | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| FIVE STAR FORD OF LEWISVILLE | 1 | February 23, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 9, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 10, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 9, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 9, 2016 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 2, 2010 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 28, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 29, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
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