Carrier profile · USDOT 1968433 · MC697014 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Donald Buchanan

DBA Buchanans Trucking · Bells, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2009
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor Vehicles
2
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
93K
Annual miles
16 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC697014
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 5, 2018Liability (BIPD) · Progressive County Mutual · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Annual mileage
92,951 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1968433
MC / docket
MC-697014
Legal name
Donald Buchanan
DBA
Buchanans Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 19, 2009
Last MCS-150
Aug 26, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
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 Donald Buchanan's USDOT number?

Donald Buchanan's USDOT number is 1968433 and its docket number is MC697014.

Is Donald Buchanan authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Donald Buchanan's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Donald Buchanan's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 26, 2025.

What insurance does Donald Buchanan carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive County Mutual.

Where is Donald Buchanan located?

Donald Buchanan is located at 2114 Everheart Rd, Bells, TX, 75414. Phone: (940) 390-0868.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.