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BRYCE D BUOY
DBA: Buoy Empire
Grand Island, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 444301 · MC 237785
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-237785 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 5, 2024; first granted January 30, 1992 (34 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC237785
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA963865343
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
444301
MC Number
MC-237785
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 29, 1991
Authority First Granted
January 30, 1992
Authority Reinstated
July 5, 2024
Annual Mileage
139,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Grand Island, NE
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLivestock
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA3
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Livestock
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wilson | Livestock · 51 ft | 1W1K65132R5565255 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X8TD786448 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65326S5568766 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3ND796199 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | UGA8001254 | CA, CA | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPED49X8TD786448 1W1K65132R5565255 |
NE 431219 NE 299877 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| November 5, 2025 | UCZW000472 | DONNER PASS IF, CA | III | 2 | — | PARKS LIVESTOCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPED49X8TD786448 1W1K65132R5565255 |
NE 431219 NE 299877 |
| 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 | |||||||||
| May 12, 2025 | UE9Q004640 | DONNER PASS CVEF, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X3ND796199 1W1K65326S5568766 |
NE 406280 SD 27330P |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PARKS LIVESTOCK | 1 | November 5, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 15, 2024 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 20, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 16, 2024 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| December 6, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 8, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 2, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 7, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 7, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 7, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 11, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 14, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 14, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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