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DON BUCHANAN TRUCKING INC

DOT 220691
MC 1713163
Entity Carrier
2575 BRINN ROAD, MURRAY, KY 42071 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory2 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
220691
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Overview

DON BUCHANAN TRUCKING INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Mar 2025, based in Murray, Kentucky, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 35 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
40%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
33.333333333333336%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedMar 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 5.7
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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8 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

6
Inspections, 24 mo
16
Violations, 24 mo
6
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-05-01
396.3A1-STLT — Steering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-05-01
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-05-01
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-05-01
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-12-06
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-12-06
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-02-24
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 1)
2025-02-24
396.9D2 — Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report (Unit 1)
2025-02-24
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 1)
2024-11-16
392.2-SLLILC — State/Local Laws - Improper lane change (Unit D)
2024-11-16
393.9A-LBL — Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative (Unit 1)
2024-09-11
396.3A1BOS — BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2024-09-11
396.3A1-LC — Brake - Leak from air chamber (Unit 1)
2024-09-11
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 1)
2024-09-11
393.9H — Inoperable head lamps (Unit 1)
2024-09-11
391.41A1-FPC — Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] (Unit D)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units35
Drivers20
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

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Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-1713163

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DON BUCHANAN TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 220691 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does DON BUCHANAN TRUCKING INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is DON BUCHANAN TRUCKING INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 40% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does DON BUCHANAN TRUCKING INC operate?
It runs 35 power units with 20 drivers on file.

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2575 BRINN ROAD
MURRAY, KY 42071
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