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TRAUBE TENT ACQUISITION LLC
DBA: Traube Tent Co
Columbia, IL
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 643339
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
643339
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 31, 1996
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
510 Dd Rd, Columbia, IL 62236
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steve Traube
Officer 2
Craig Buffkin
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/Beams
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2MDBAA3NS003250 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| February 4, 2026 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2MDBAA3NS003250 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| January 27, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2MDBAA3NS003250 | 2 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement | 8 | Out of service |
| March 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| February 4, 2026 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | Out of service |
| March 8, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | 7 | Cited |
| January 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | Cited |
| March 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | Cited |
| January 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Cited |
| January 27, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com | 1 | Cited |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2025 | MO | — | 1 | 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
MO3
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mack MD | Truck · Class 6 | 1M2MDBAA3NS003250 | 3 | 3 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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