HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3343091-buoyant-energy-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:31 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
BUOYANT ENERGY 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 average41.9% vs Texas average 25.1%.
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, (432) 924-7072, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1175820.
- 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) | MC1175820 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 3537931 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Dec 16, 2022 | 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
52 of 124 · Texas avg 25.1%
7 of 127 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| Aug 31, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Aug 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | 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 Texas average covers 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 driver inspections of all Texas-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
457 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 80 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 620 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 447 | 73 | 97.8% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 0.7% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 54 | 2 |
| Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TL | 38 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 23 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 19 | 19 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 18 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 18 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 17 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 16 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 16 | 0 |
| Axle positioning parts defective/missing Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207A | 14 | 13 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| May 5, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Midland, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3343091 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1175820 |
| Legal name | BUOYANT ENERGY LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 115 |
| Drivers | 86 |
| Annual mileage | 900,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 25, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 6, 2019 · 7 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 4, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentCommodities Dry BulkOtherSand And Water
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 BUOYANT ENERGY LLC
What does BUOYANT ENERGY LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1175820: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BUOYANT ENERGY 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 BUOYANT ENERGY LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3343091. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (432) 924-7072, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1175820, 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 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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