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BUCHI EXPRESS INC
Citrus Heights, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
39.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4338525 · MC 1694837
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1694837 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
39.1% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
39.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 36.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1694837
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 2-CWS-CA-19-S0378246-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4338525
MC Number
MC-1694837
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 24, 2024
Authority Granted
January 30, 2025
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
6338 Slippery Creek Ln, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sagar Sagar
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service15
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate27.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (21.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate36.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (15.7pp higher)
39.1% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
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
11 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
11 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | OH | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Unknown Roadway Lighting · Wet |
| February 9, 2026 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 15, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA8
AZ3
AR1
IA1
IL1
KS1
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
14
Tractor
4
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1KSKC5560 | 7 | 2 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7LSLR0583 | 6 | 4 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8JSJU1464 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9JSJR7753 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3JL064001 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323GM007013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536FU185902 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538HU789115 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2533P8768710 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323EM003721 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628GE701687 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JJU532BXFL839630 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y6VL388151 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L2879803 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537DU693504 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV5LSLM6797 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1GT435173 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5324GM006873 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325ML024655 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323MT106788 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | AP42810978 | KLAMATH FALLS OR | III | 1 | 1 | RADIUS RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHPDV5LSLM6797 5V8VC5323MT106788 |
CA ZP86976 CA 4TN4631 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | ND6S009611 | CA, CA | I | 6 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR1KSKC5560 1JJV532B3JL064001 |
CA ZP65836 WA 48107AL |
| 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | OOSCoupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | 7656001322 | TUCSON AZ | II | 6 | 1 | GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8JSJU1464 1UYVS2537DU693504 |
CA ZP65935 WA 13998AK |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | UDRI003951 | CA, CA | III | — | — | BARRY CALLEBAUT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR1KSKC5560 1JJV532B3JL064001 |
CA ZP65836 WA 48107AL |
| June 27, 2026 | 8340000400 | VAN BUREN AR | III | 2 | — | MEGACORP LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8JSJU1464 1UYVS2538HU789115 |
CA ZP65935 CA 4TV1796 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | LAADS00205 | MONROE LA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8JSJU1464 1UYVS2538HU789115 |
CA ZP65935 CA 4TV1796 |
| 392.22A-D | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | HP00740020 | SEDGWICK COUNTY, KS | II | 8 | — | FOWLER PACKING CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8JSJU1464 3H3V532C1GT435173 |
CA ZP65935 WA 00086AL |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | UE9Q005303 | DONNER PASS CVEF, CA | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9JSJR7753 1UYVS2536FU185902 |
CA ZP51013 ME 267889D |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | UEV6005054 | ELVERTA/ GIBSON RANCH, CA | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR7LSLR0583 1JJV532B3JL064001 |
CA ZP55957 WA 48107AL |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 24, 2025 | N8TU001979 | ANTELOPE, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDR9JSJR7753 527SR5325ML024655 |
CA ZP51013 WA 80349AL |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RADIUS RECYCLING | 1 | August 11, 2026 |
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL | 1 | July 23, 2026 |
| BARRY CALLEBAUT | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| MEGACORP LOGISTICS | 1 | June 27, 2026 |
| FOWLER PACKING CO INC | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| GIUMARRA | 1 | November 30, 2025 |
| MISIONERO | 1 | November 13, 2025 |
| DELTA PACKING CO OF LODI | 1 | October 14, 2025 |
| HALAL PRIDE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CORP. | 1 | September 6, 2025 |
| US COLD STORAGE OF CALIFORNIA | 1 | September 5, 2025 |
| NEUAG | 1 | August 7, 2025 |
| CLAXTON POULTRY FARMS | 1 | July 20, 2025 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 30, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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