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BUFFALO TRANSPORT COMPANY INC
Buffalo, NY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 634700 · MC 445195
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs · first granted 2002
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-445195 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Indemnity Co
Safety
Satisfactory
10.0% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs since reinstatement on October 16, 2006; first granted December 5, 2002 (23 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC445195
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Travelers Indemnity Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 2G219834
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
634700
MC Number
MC-445195
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 25, 1996
Authority First Granted
December 5, 2002
Authority Reinstated
October 16, 2006
Annual Mileage
833,836 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
21 Lasalle Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Brian W Kimmins
Officer 2
Brooke L Yazbeck
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
39
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate12.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.0% of 30 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
27th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
9 of 28 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 34 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 34 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 34 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 34 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY44
PA3
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
10
Dry Van
6
Tractor
5
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMN8SL065249 | 10 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMN8LL899037 | 7 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTEUMMN4SS167897 | 4 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMN1NL545587 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTEUMMN9KH808863 | 3 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMN4LL899035 | 3 | — |
| 2025 International RH61F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWSZR3SN597420 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326ES501346 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327KBA27194 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTEUMMN4RS260994 | 2 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537R7075735 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMN8SL231155 | 2 | — |
| 2021 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR8MN404395 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324ES501345 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9LL138218 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XT7639501 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHM7X5FM444264 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMN2NL251079 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International RH61F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWSZR5SN044719 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 International RH61F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWSZR8SN044911 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International RH613 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR6MN404394 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8RN061075 | 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 (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | SPA3081766 | BUFFALO NY | II | — | — | BUFFALO TRANSPORT COMPANY INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMN8SL231155 |
NY 53541PF |
| September 11, 2026 | D507902231 | NIAGARA FALLS NY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMN8LL899037 |
NY 76548PC |
| September 8, 2026 | SPE3021656 | CHURCHVILLE NY | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMN1NL545587 |
NY 33040PF |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 17, 2026 | SPE3100302 | MANCHESTER NY | I | 6 | 1 | SEAL AND DESIGN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDWTZR6MN404394 1UYVS253XT7639501 |
NY 20307PC NY 2320D1 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCAD | Air Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | SPA3021627 | BATAVIA NY | III | — | — | CHAPPEN | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMN8LL899037 |
NY 76548PC |
| May 21, 2026 | SPE4050124 | CHURCHVILLE NY | III | — | — | GATES ALBERT | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMMN4SS167897 |
NY 44857PF |
| April 22, 2026 | SPT3160048 | BUFFALO NY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDWSZR8SN044911 1JJV532D9LL138218 |
NY 19482PF NY AT44111 |
| April 10, 2026 | SPT3041855 | DUNKIRK NY | I | 7 | 1 | IRR SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDWSZR5SN044719 1DW1A5327KBA27194 |
NY 45062PF NY CG57322 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | SPA3070859 | GERRY NY | II | 2 | — | IRR SUPPLY CENTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR8RN061075 1DW1A5327KBA27194 |
IN 3825452 NY CG57322 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | D507006172 | CHEEKTOWAGA NY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMMN9KH808863 |
NY 26571PF |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEAL AND DESIGN | 2 | August 17, 2026 |
| GARLOCK SEALING TECHNOLOGIES | 2 | September 2, 2025 |
| CHAPPEN | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
| GATES ALBERT | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| IRR SUPPLY | 1 | April 10, 2026 |
| IRR SUPPLY CENTER | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| RAPIDO TRAINS | 1 | February 17, 2026 |
| EXOCOR | 1 | November 18, 2025 |
| NUVUE PRODUCTS INC | 1 | September 17, 2025 |
| CARPLUGS BUFFALO | 1 | September 17, 2025 |
| RICH PRODUCTS CORP | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| CATATANOS | 1 | March 4, 2025 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 3, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 16, 2006 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 16, 2006 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 31, 2004 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 5, 2002 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 27, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
BUFFALO TRANSPORT COMPANY INC
21 LASALLE AVENUE, Buffalo, NY, 14214
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