HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1188254-buckeye-intermodal-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BUCKEYE INTERMODAL LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average38.5% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (216) 348-9973, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC474228.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC474228 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy CVP 2030031-00 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2020 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 13 · Ohio avg 21.7%
1 of 18 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | OH | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2026 | OH | 1 | 4 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | OH | 3 | 2 | No |
| Mar 20, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | No |
| Dec 19, 2025 | OH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 19, 2025 | OH | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2025 | OH | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 27, 2025 | OH | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2025 | NY | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
28 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 51 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 4 | 75.0% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 14.3% | 18.5% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.3% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 3.6% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 2 | 0 |
| Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o Alcohol · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A2IP | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172602AHMER | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| Failure to Maintain Lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922ML | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | Garfield Heights, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Mayfield Heights, OH | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1188254 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC474228 |
| Legal name | BUCKEYE INTERMODAL LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 56 |
| Drivers | 48 |
| Annual mileage | 1,600,629 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 25, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 20, 2003 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 23, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionOtherPaint
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about BUCKEYE INTERMODAL LLC
What does BUCKEYE INTERMODAL LLC's operating authority allow?
MC474228: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BUCKEYE INTERMODAL LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BUCKEYE INTERMODAL LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1188254. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (216) 348-9973, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC474228, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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