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L B TRANSPORT INC

615 1ST AVE NE · Buffalo Center, IA 50424

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  • MC #117386
  • USDOT #53754 USDOT Active
  • 59
    Power Units
  • 59
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

L B TRANSPORT INC is a Buffalo Center, IA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: 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 Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: IA (24), NE (8), MO (7), MN (6), SD (5), IL (4), MT (4), KS (4), ND (2), NC (1), OH (1), LA (1), +5 more. Home base: Buffalo Center, Iowa.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.11 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 7 Vehicle Maintenance 2.1 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 72
    Total
  • 44
    Clean
  • 28
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 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 5

  • 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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 1

Hours of Service 7

  • 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
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× 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
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× 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
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× 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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