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BUTTRAM FARM TRUCKING INC
Smith Grove, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 288893 · MC 952295
Conditional
Active 10 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-952295 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Conditional
20.0% OOS · 22 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 10.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC952295
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT1001181231
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
288893
MC Number
MC-952295
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 20, 1987
Authority Granted
March 15, 2016
Annual Mileage
1,140,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
13991 Louisville Rd, Smith Grove, KY 42171
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Clay Buttram
Cargo Types
LivestockGrain/FeedFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
20.0% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
49th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 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
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | KY | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 19, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| February 7, 2025 | MO | — | — | 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
KY7
IA3
IL3
IN2
KS1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Livestock
4
Dump
3
Semi-trailer
2
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG60D701164 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Wilson | Livestock · 50 ft | 1W16502A3J5554791 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Wilson | Livestock · 50 ft | 1W16502A5J5555201 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXDP9X6PD872223 | 2 | — |
| Petr | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG20D354206 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D320825 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D415918 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG80D454083 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Merritt | Livestock · 50 ft | 1MT2N5025RH030173 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Merritt | Livestock · 50 ft | 1MT2N5029JH028026 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG20D267633 | 1 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG50D319420 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG80D464158 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21PR064385 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Summit Trailers | Dump · 40 ft | 1S8AD4023T0009230 | 1 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W16502A9L5557570 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1W18432A1J2269473 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9LR199055 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 38 ft | 48X2E3824C1007887 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 49 ft | 48X2E4924B1007570 | 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 (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | 4181370990 | I-64, IL | II | 7 | — | BUTTRAM FARM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WILSON |
1NPXGGGG60D701164 1W16502A5J5555201 |
KY A94487 KY 819927 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | 5005460369 | 39, IL | II | 2 | — | FROSTY GREGORY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1NPXDP9X6PD872223 1W16502A3J5554791 |
KY 014355A KY 809247 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | I033C12303 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 3 | 2 | SCOTT'S COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1NPXGGGG80D454083 1RNF48A21PR064385 |
KY A94486 KY V7L131 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | CV43726679 | BEREA, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1NPXGGGG30D320825 48X2E3824C1007887 |
KY A94481 IN PE70334 |
| 392.80-TEXTING | Driver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV | Texting | ||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | CV43204037 | LONDON, KY | III | 1 | — | JSW FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1NPXGGGG80D454083 48X2E4924B1007570 |
KY A94486 IN PE71653 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 15, 2026 | S244000007 | COLUMBIA, KY | III | 2 | — | BUTTRAM FARM TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB SUMMIT TRAILERS |
1NPXGGGG30D320825 1S8AD4023T0009230 |
KY A94481 IN PE45887 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | 6081008738 | POSEYVILLE IN | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1NPXDP9X6PD872223 1MT2N5029JH028026 |
KY 014355A KY C0D631 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | S198004436 | RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1NPXGGGG20D267633 3H3V532C9LR199055 |
KY A94479 KY 900712 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | 000P12JP8D | I29 NB, IA | II | 4 | — | CHILLY FLATS FEEDYAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WILSON |
1NPXGGGG60D701164 1W16502A5J5555201 |
KY A94487 KY 819927 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55D2 | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 30, 2025 | CV44115357 | LONDON, KY | III | 1 | — | CUMBERLAND COMMODITIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB TRLR |
1NPXGGGG50D319420 1W18432A1J2269473 |
KY A94482 KY 819934 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BUTTRAM FARMS | 2 | September 2, 2025 |
| FROSTY GREGORY | 1 | June 25, 2026 |
| SCOTT'S COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES | 1 | June 5, 2026 |
| JSW FARMS | 1 | May 19, 2026 |
| CHILLY FLATS FEEDYAR | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| CUMBERLAND COMMODITIES | 1 | October 30, 2025 |
| RITTER FEEDYARD | 1 | August 20, 2024 |
| FAESSTER FARMS | 1 | December 6, 2023 |
| AG RENEW LLC | 1 | November 10, 2023 |
| AGRENELO LLC | 1 | November 3, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 31, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 12, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 25, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 31, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 15, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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