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TONY BUTLER
DBA: Butler Transportation
Palestine, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2103642 · MC 758664
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-758664 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC758664
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CM0080291
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2103642
MC Number
MC-758664
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 15, 2010
Authority Reinstated
January 23, 2020
Annual Mileage
174,454 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Palestine, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 63rd 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
6
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | Viol | OOS | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | V262505145 | TX | II | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKAD49X7EJ409635 1E1H5Z280KR064925 |
TX R546411 OK DS6782 |
| January 6, 2026 | V262140245 | TX | II | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKAD49X7EJ409635 1E1H5Z280KR064925 |
TX TONLY33 OK DS6782 |
| June 30, 2025 | V251920573 | TX | II | 5 | 2 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CV87LZ53360 1UYFS2481CA368915 |
TX 1L00168 TX Y32116 |
| 393.75C | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | |||||||
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn welded or missing | Steering Mechanism | |||||||
| 393.9-TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | |||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | |||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | |||||||
| May 14, 2025 | V251860779 | TX | II | 5 | 1 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CV87LZ53360 1UYFS2481CA368915 |
TX 1L00168 TX Y32116 |
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | |||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | |||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | |||||||
| April 11, 2025 | V251808227 | TX | II | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD58GLGV6541 1UYFS24826A765702 |
TX R704851 TX 098B183 |
| 396.3A1-B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| January 15, 2025 | V251742712 | TX | II | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CV87LZ53360 1UYFS2481CA368915 |
TX 1L00168 TX Y32116 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | |||||||
| 393.11-TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | |||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | |||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | |||||||
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 10, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 15, 2024 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV87LZ53360 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2481CA368915 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z280KR064925 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X7EJ409635 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD58GLGV6541 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24826A765702 | 1 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 11, 2013 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 7, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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