HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2845817-the-buffalo-group-of-companies-ltd/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
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, (317) 501-2554, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC954120.
- 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) | MC954120 | — | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAFF2607 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 19, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 6 · Indiana avg 23.1%
0 of 13 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 8, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 7, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 18, 2025 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 7 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 75.0% | 19.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 25.0% | 18.1% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3II | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2845817 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC954120 |
| Legal name | THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 35 |
| Drivers | 35 |
| Annual mileage | 258,457 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 6, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 8, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherGeneral Freight
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD
What does THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD's operating authority allow?
MC954120: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking THE BUFFALO GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2845817. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (317) 501-2554, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC954120, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (317) 501-2554
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JGDH CORP Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 3623147 | MC1238386 | 2 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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