Don Buchanan Trucking INC Safety Record
DOT# 220691 · Murray, KY 42071 · 2702933864
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 12/31/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Don Buchanan Trucking INC (DOT# 220691) in Murray, Kentucky has 12 inspections on record with 31 violations and a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 31 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 12 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/06/2025 | IN | 0 | 1 |
| 02/24/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 11/16/2024 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/11/2024 | KY | 1 | 1 |
| 08/02/2024 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/22/2024 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 06/26/2024 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 04/15/2024 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/04/2023 | KY | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-DEC-25 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 29-APR-25 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-APR-24 | TN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 07-MAY-24 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06-APR-24 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Indemnity Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.