Butcher Transportation Service INC Safety Record
DOT# 812531 · Ocala, FL 34475 · 3526227580
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/14/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Butcher Transportation Service INC (DOT# 812531) in Ocala, Florida has 43 inspections on record with 60 violations and a 39.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active 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 · 60 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 · 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 12/05/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 10/20/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 10/16/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/30/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/29/2025 | FL | 1 | 0 |
| 08/05/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/05/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-AUG-25 | FL | 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 | Canal Insurance Co. | $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.