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BUFFALO ISLAND SERVICES LLC
DBA: Buffalo Island Services
Leachville, AR
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3473406 · MC 1236444
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1236444 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1236444
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP 1300129
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3473406
MC Number
MC-1236444
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 20, 2020
Authority Granted
May 14, 2021
Annual Mileage
97,537 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
407 Lange St, Leachville, AR 72438
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dave Wallace
Officer 2
Michael Jason Simpson
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
33.3% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th 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
8 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 22 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
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | AR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 30, 2025 | AR | — | — | 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
AR18
MO6
MS1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
5
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EJ2RN636392 | 8 | 3 |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDV9SLVK6039 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDV8SLVS6436 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ0X0LM689352 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EH7RN636370 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG3DV1SDVS6495 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EH3RN636382 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VHD | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EH4SN682597 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EJ4RN636393 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDV3SLVS6439 | 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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | 7940001548 | MANILA AR | II | 2 | 2 | NA | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPDV3SLVS6439 |
AR H511599 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | W135000590 | CARUTHERSVILLE MO | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9EJ2RN636392 |
AR H511344 |
| August 17, 2026 | 7940001536 | LUXORA AR | III | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPDV9SLVK6039 |
AR H511491 |
| August 3, 2026 | 7940001509 | JONESBORO AR | III | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9EH4SN682597 |
AR H511602 |
| July 29, 2026 | 8430000266 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | I | 1 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9EJ2RN636392 |
AR H511344 |
| 393.205C-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | 8020001218 | LUXORA AR | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPDV3SLVS6439 |
AR H511599 |
| July 23, 2026 | 7940001485 | OSCEOLA AR | III | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHG3DV1SDVS6495 |
AR H511477 |
| July 17, 2026 | 7940001472 | LUXORA AR | II | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPDV8SLVS6436 |
AR H511624 |
| July 10, 2026 | 7940001458 | OSCEOLA AR | III | 1 | — | NA | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPDV8SLVS6436 |
AR H511624 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 7940001451 | MANILA AR | II | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9EH7RN636370 |
AR H511207 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RATNER STEEL | 1 | February 16, 2026 |
| BIG RIVER STEEL | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| ALLUBAR | 1 | August 15, 2025 |
| KINDER MORGAN YAMOTO | 1 | April 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 19, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 14, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
#1 A $20 BOC-3 Filing LLC
6300 E HAMPDEN AVE # C-222 # C-222, Denver, CO, 80222-7678
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