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L B TRANSPORT INC

615 1ST AVE NE · Buffalo Center, IA 50424

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #117386
  • USDOT #53754 USDOT Active
  • 59
    Power Units
  • 59
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

L B TRANSPORT INC is a Buffalo Center, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 59 truck(s) in their fleet and 59 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-117386 and their USDOT number is 53754.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/20/2026 · last updated May 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,281,971 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 8 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 18 states over the past 24 months: IA (23), MN (8), SD (7), NE (7), MO (6), KS (4), ND (3), IL (3), AR (2), OK (2), MT (2), WI (1), +6 more. Home base: Buffalo Center, Iowa.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated 14 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.07 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.19 6 Vehicle Maintenance 2.59 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 74
    Total
  • 45
    Clean
  • 29
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 1

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.3-SVExternal sun visor obstructs the drivers view1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
L B TRANSPORT INC
615 1ST AVE NE
BUFFALO CENTER, IA 50424
Mailing Address
L B TRANSPORT INC
P O BOX 10
BUFFALO CENTER, IA 50424

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