BUCKLIN TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT CO INC
57-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Bucklin, KS. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 327696
- MC
- MC1149298
- Based
- Bucklin, KS
- Contact
- 6208263271 · letty.bachelor@btiequip.com
What this carrier is
BUCKLIN TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT CO INC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Bucklin, KS. Operating footprint: 57 power units, 73 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC1149298 authority. FMCSA lists Machinery, large objects as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Feb 27, 2024).
Fleet composition on file: 49 owned trucks, 8 owned tractors, 37 owned trailers.
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: 439 motor carriers operating 57 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 22.48 | 17.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 8.33 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.51 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 52.91 | 7.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.61 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 57-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 327696: 8 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 26, 2026 in OK.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 |
| Total violations | 21 (3 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with machinery, large objects on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (37 trailers against 8 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 439 peer carriers operating 57 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 4 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 21 violations.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running local lanes with 57 power units on file.
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