THEBUCKNERS LLC
Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
MC1584788: no authority granted
FF61728: no authority granted
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.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (563) 726-1402, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1588436 or MC1584788 or FF61728.
- 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) | MC1588436 | Primary | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 9300134201 · 91X | $750,000 | Apr 2, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 6 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 11 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | IA | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | IA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 27, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 6, 2025 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 19, 2025 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 25, 2025 | IA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 7, 2025 | US | 1 | 3 | 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 Iowa average covers 31,594 vehicle and 64,957 driver inspections of all Iowa-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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 10 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 | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 28.6% | 3.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 28.6% | 23.4% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | 60.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 2 | 0 |
| Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 39280TEXTING | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 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 Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 4136029 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1588436, MC1584788, FF61728 |
| Legal name | THEBUCKNERS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 75,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 25, 2023 · 3 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold Goods
Questions about THEBUCKNERS LLC
What does THEBUCKNERS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1588436: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about THEBUCKNERS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. 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 THEBUCKNERS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4136029. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (563) 726-1402, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1588436 or MC1584788 or FF61728, 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.