BUCKEYE INTERMODAL LLC
56-unit tanker operator based in Cleveland, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1188254
- MC
- MC474228
- Based
- Cleveland, OH
- Contact
- 2163489973 · darin@buckeyeintermodal.com
What this carrier is
BUCKEYE INTERMODAL LLC is a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator based in Cleveland, OH. Operating footprint: 56 power units, 48 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC474228 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, dry bulk commodities, paper products, and other: iep. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Aug 25, 2006).
Fleet composition on file: 30 owned trailers, 56 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 470 motor carriers operating 56 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 22.15 | 76.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 7.48 | 26.7% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.87 | 53.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 46.57 | 90.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0.80 | 125.8% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 56-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1188254: 24 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 20, 2026 in OH.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 61 (18 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Dec 12, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 470 peer carriers operating 56 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 16 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 61 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 56 power units on file.
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