BUTTON TRANSPORTATION INC
105-unit tanker operator based in Dixon, CA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 493263
- MC
- MC254777
- Based
- Dixon, CA
- Contact
- 7076781983 · cesar@buttontrans.com
What this carrier is
BUTTON TRANSPORTATION INC is a large-fleet tanker operator based in Dixon, CA. Operating footprint: 105 power units, 146 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC254777 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, fresh produce, liquids and gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, dry bulk commodities, and farm supplies. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jan 4, 2010).
Fleet composition on file: 105 term-leased tractors, 1,050 term-leased 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: 140 motor carriers operating 105 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 9.3% 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 | 41 | 41.93 | 97.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 | 10.75 | 9.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.43 | 69.9% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 80 | 80.19 | 99.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.10 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 105-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 493263: 192 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Mar 18, 2026 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 53 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 74 |
| Total violations | 133 (19 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes . Most recent: Nov 12, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, fresh produce, liquids and gases, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (1,050 trailers against 105 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 140 peer carriers operating 105 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 115 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 12 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 133 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running local lanes with 105 power units on file.
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