Buffalo Ridge Group LLC
Rainsville, AL
Profile data updated Dec 30, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
4
Power Units
3
Drivers
FMCSA since 2024 (2 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 2024. Based in Rainsville, AL, they operate a fleet of 4 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck and Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Buffalo Ridge Group LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Buffalo Ridge Group LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 170,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
3
Total Drivers
3
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC
3 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 8, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, International. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 2 | 67% |
| International | 1 | 33% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (3 shown)
Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
8
Inspections
24 months
7
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+18.8%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/01/2026 | NJ | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/27/2026 | WI | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 02/10/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/13/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 12/11/2025 | VT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/05/2025 | US | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/25/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | 1 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 9300157920 | $750,000 | 05/23/2025 |
View Insurance History (4 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA981728058 | 06/11/2024 | 09/07/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300157920 | 05/23/2025 | 05/23/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA981728058 | 09/07/2024 | 05/23/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300157920 | 05/23/2025 | 02/09/2026 | TERM/CANCL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC is inferred to operate: Box Truck and Dry Van.
Is BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC's authority currently active?
BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC been in business?
BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2024, making their authority approximately 2 years, 1 month old.
Where is BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC located?
BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC is physically located at 246 MCCURDY AVE N STE 2, RAINSVILLE, AL 35986.
Roadside Inspection History 8 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC has been inspected 8 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NC, GA, WI. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 25%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 395.8A-ELD — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | NJ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-27 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-02-10 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-11 | VT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-05 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-25 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 7 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
5 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BUFFALO RIDGE GROUP LLC, of which 2 (40%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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