Carrier profile · USDOT 517813 · MC229087 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

William J Kline

DBA Buckner Valley Express · Cimarron, KS · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+16 more
3
Power units
5
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
53K
Annual miles
33 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
MC229087
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Mar 30, 2007Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeMeatGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater Well
Annual mileage
53,272 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
517813
MC / docket
MC-229087
Legal name
William J Kline
DBA
Buckner Valley Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 25, 1993
Last MCS-150
May 9, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 William J Kline's USDOT number?

William J Kline's USDOT number is 517813 and its docket number is MC229087.

Is William J Kline authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is William J Kline's safety record?

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

How big is William J Kline's fleet?

3 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 9, 2025.

What insurance does William J Kline carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is William J Kline located?

William J Kline is located at 10523 NW N Rd, Cimarron, KS, 67835. Phone: (620) 855-3273.

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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.