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BUOYANT ENERGY LLC

3117 E CR 120 · Midland, TX 79706

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • 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: 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 Sep 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 — 132 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 132 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (132), NM (1). Home base: Midland, Texas.

Safety Record

51 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 9
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.21 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 12.52 107 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.52 6

Inspection Summary

  • 133
    Total
  • 25
    Clean
  • 108
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 82 unique codes

Critical 32

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak19× OOS×19 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× 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)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed3× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing14× OOS×13 SW 7
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal7× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge4× OOS×3 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.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle6× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× 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
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× 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 Lamp54× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories12× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× OOS×1 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/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 47

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail 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 inspection18× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt17× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199816× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear16× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system12× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle9× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes5× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition3× 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
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 199738× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required23× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 199713× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak12× SW 3
  • 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19938× 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(d)(3)Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened8× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment8× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher7× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper5× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel2× SW 2
  • 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers18× 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
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed2× 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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