HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/498086-qins-buffalo-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:23 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
QIN'S BUFFALO LLC
Doing business as QUEEN FOODS
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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Apr 23, 2024. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (620) 496-4700, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1036977.
- 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) | MC1036977 | — | Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut Policy C9383986 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 1, 2026 | 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
1 of 14 · Kansas avg 17.5%
3 of 32 · Kansas avg 4.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | KS | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | KS | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2026 | IA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2026 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 5, 2026 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | KS | 1 | 1 | No |
| Mar 9, 2026 | IA | 3 | 7 | Yes |
| Feb 27, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 5, 2025 | KS | 3 | 0 | 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 Kansas average covers 19,638 vehicle and 32,345 driver inspections of all Kansas-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
25 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 41 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 | Kansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 0 | 32.0% | 10.4% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 32.0% | 73.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 3 | 20.0% | 3.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 16.0% | 11.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLUP | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Learner's Permit (CLP) - Operate a CMV without a valid state driver's license License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38325A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Expired medical examiner's certificate Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39145B | 1 | 0 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 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 Kansas column is the mix across all Kansas-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 | 498086 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1036977 |
| Legal name | QIN'S BUFFALO LLC |
| DBA name | QUEEN FOODS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 18 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 635,493 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Apr 23, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 16, 1992 · 34 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Questions about QIN'S BUFFALO LLC
What does QIN'S BUFFALO LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1036977: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about QIN'S BUFFALO 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 QIN'S BUFFALO LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 498086. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (620) 496-4700, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1036977, 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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