Established Carrier
14 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
DBA BUFFINGTON TRANSPORT
APPROVED
Low risk — no significant concerns identified.
RICHARD BUFFINGTON is an established small exempt carrier (3 units, 3 drivers) based in SWEA CITY, IA, operating since 2012. Safety record is strong, with out-of-service rates below national averages and a clean crash record over 14 years.
What's notable
Established Carrier
14 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
OOS Rates Below Average
Both driver (0%) and vehicle (20%) out-of-service rates are below national averages, based on 5 inspections.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 14 years of operating history.
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