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Carrier profile · USDOT 1445394 · MC546286 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Buckshot Express LLC

Laporte City, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2005
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightDrive/Tow AwayFresh ProduceLivestockMeatRefrigerated Food+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (800) 444-3176
2
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
160K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 3.13 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Conditional (2017)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC546286
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 11, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Canal Insurance Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
22
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayFresh ProduceLivestockMeatRefrigerated FoodLivestock
Annual mileage
160,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1445394
MC / docket
MC-546286
Legal name
Buckshot Express LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 22, 2005
Last MCS-150
Apr 2, 2025
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Buckshot Express LLC's USDOT number?

Buckshot Express LLC's USDOT number is 1445394 and its docket number is MC546286.

Is Buckshot Express LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Buckshot Express LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is Buckshot Express LLC's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 2, 2025.

What insurance does Buckshot Express LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Canal Insurance Co..

Where is Buckshot Express LLC located?

Buckshot Express LLC is located at 1400 Poplar St, Laporte City, IA, 50651. Phone: (800) 444-3176.

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