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MAURICE BUFORD
DBA: Buford & Buford Transport
Dallas, TX
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2301804 · MC 785857
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2012
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-785857 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC785857
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2301804
MC Number
MC-785857
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 2, 2012
Authority First Granted
May 23, 2012
Authority Reinstated
January 31, 2018
Annual Mileage
157,408 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3626 N Hall St Suite 610, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Latasha Buford
Officer 2
Maurice Buford
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodalDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX2
AR1
FL1
MS1
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Flatbed
3
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV7KSLH6822 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6LL186968 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320091085718 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320162017580 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2531J5432718 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533L6937720 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7FD254374 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD51GSHJ9595 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9GN927399 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2025 | 2293P080K4 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | 1 | 1 | SRNC-D | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV7KSLH6822 1UYVS2533L6937720 |
TX R692165 TX 431319Y |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | OOSInoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 18, 2024 | 3227009057 | JASPER FL | II | — | — | BUFORD & BUFORD TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDV7KSLH6822 1JJV532D6LL186968 |
TX R692165 ME 436673Z |
| October 14, 2024 | MC00511028 | I-20 W, MS | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XPBDP9X7FD254374 1TTF5320162017580 |
TX R738365 TX 101C060 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| August 30, 2024 | V241409691 | 1015 FM27 WB, TX | II | 4 | — | NUCOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TRANSCRAFT |
4V4NC9EH9GN927399 1TTF5320091085718 |
TX 41Z541V TX 750413K |
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| August 5, 2024 | V241484739 | 409 BELT LINE RD, TX | II | 4 | — | NUCOR STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD51GSHJ9595 1UYFS2531J5432718 |
TX 78N670M OK AJ5607 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 9, 2024 | 7050000200 | LONOKE AR | I | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDV7KSLH6822 |
TX R692165 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 23, 2023 | V231274687 | LAT:33 46'58.78"N L, TX | II | 1 | — | XX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDV7KSLH6822 1GRAA06293T002820 |
TX R692165 ME 246994F |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SRNC-D | 1 | January 8, 2025 |
| NUCOR | 1 | August 30, 2024 |
| NUCOR STEEL | 1 | August 5, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 28, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 27, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 10, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
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