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DON BUCHANAN TRUCKING INC
Murray, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 220691 · MC 1713163
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1713163 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Indemnity Company
Safety
Satisfactory
40.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1713163
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 70TRB006333
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
220691
MC Number
MC-1713163
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 12, 1982
Authority Granted
April 17, 2025
Annual Mileage
900,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Murray, KY
Email
Cargo Types
U.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
71st percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | KY | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| April 29, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY5
TN4
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 35 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL63H575085 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL59H146965 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 International 4300 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL65H120742 | 1 | — |
| 2004 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL74H609133 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAM97H383058 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAMX6H211586 | 1 | — |
| 2004 International MA015 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMPAFM04H667285 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 International 4900 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTSDZ7N7MH314421 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | CV44413505 | HENDERSON KY | I | 5 | 2 | DON BUCHANAN | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL59H146965 |
KY 996459 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| October 2, 2026 | CV44413498 | HENDERSON KY | I | 1 | 1 | DON BUCHANAN TRUCKING | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIO |
1HTMMAAM65H106770 |
KY 996299 |
| 396.3A1-DLDSCBBP | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | CV44413414 | HENDERSON, KY | I | 4 | 3 | USPS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL59H146965 |
KY 996459 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-STLT | OOSSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | CV44105368 | KUTTAWA, KY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL63H575085 |
KY 868524 |
| December 6, 2025 | 8351000065 | EVANSVILLE IN | III | 2 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAM97H383058 |
IN 996647 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 24, 2025 | CV43796021 | HENDERSON, KY | I | 3 | — | USPS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL63H575085 |
KY 868524 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 16, 2024 | I033EO0056 | CLARKSVILLE TN | I | 2 | — | USPS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL65H120742 |
KY H5K517 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 11, 2024 | CV43795627 | HENDERSON, KY | I | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL63H575085 |
KY 868524 |
| 391.41A1-FPC | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 2, 2024 | I037E30023 | DOVER TN | I | 1 | — | DON BUCHANAN | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAMX6H211586 |
KY H5K520 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| July 22, 2024 | I033P90399 | MANCHESTER TN | II | 1 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL |
1HTSDZ7N7MH314421 1HTMPAFM04H667285 |
KY 08188698 US NO TAG |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | 4 | May 1, 2026 |
| DONNY BUCHANAN | 1 | June 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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