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Freight Carrier/broker · Scott City, MO

BUCHHEIT LOGISTICS INC

Name: BUCHHEIT LOGISTICS INC
Address: 600 DAUGHERTY ST, SCOTT CITY, MO, 63780, US
Telephone: (573) 264-1700

600 DAUGHERTY ST · Scott City, MO 63780

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #171405
USDOT #71052 USDOT Active

128
Power Units
100
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

BUCHHEIT LOGISTICS INC is a Scott City, MO freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 128 truck(s) in their fleet and 100 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-171405 and their USDOT number is 71052.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/18/2025 · last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name BUCHHEIT TRUCKING SERVICE INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/18/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 7,301,332 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Exempt for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Intermodal Containers
Grain, Feed, Hay
Coal/Coke
Garbage/Refuse
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Beverages
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
5
Injury
1
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.57 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.25 7 Vehicle Maintenance 2.89 32 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 1

Inspection Summary

160
Total
113
Clean
47
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 56 unique codes

Critical 18

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
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-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 6

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× 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 limit4× SW 4
392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 1

Hours of Service 7

392.2-HOSHOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation.1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (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 produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 24

393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

BUCHHEIT LOGISTICS INC
600 DAUGHERTY ST
SCOTT CITY, MO 63780

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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BUCHHEIT LOGISTICS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 56 unique codes

Critical 18

Unsafe Driving 6

Hours of Service 7

Vehicle Maintenance 24

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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