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BUOYANT ENERGY LLC

3117 E CR 120 · Midland, TX 79706

Authorized: Property
(432) 924-7072 Tap to call
  • MC #1175820
  • USDOT #3343091 USDOT Active
  • 115
    Power Units
  • 86
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BUOYANT ENERGY LLC is a Midland, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 115 truck(s) in their fleet and 86 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1175820 and their USDOT number is 3343091.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/04/2026 · last updated Jun 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 900,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 118 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 118 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (118), NM (1). Home base: Midland, Texas.

Safety Record

50 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.26 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 13.9 101 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.75 8

Inspection Summary

  • 119
    Total
  • 16
    Clean
  • 103
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 73 unique codes

Critical 26

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak20× OOS×20 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.25A1Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed4× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing12× OOS×12 SW 7
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal7× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge5× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp49× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories12× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 44

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps8× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection17× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199815× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear15× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt15× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system11× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:9× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle8× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes4× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.3× SW 4
  • 393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× SW 4
  • 393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 199739× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required20× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 199714× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak13× SW 3
  • 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19936× SW 3
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19932× SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative2× SW 3
  • 393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19932× SW 3
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
  • 393.13(d)(3)Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher9× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment8× SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened8× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper6× SW 2
  • 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers16× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance4× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
BUOYANT ENERGY LLC
3117 E CR 120
MIDLAND, TX 79706
Mailing Address
BUOYANT ENERGY LLC
PO BOX 50414
MIDLAND, TX 79710

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