FMCSA lists this registration as inactive. Details below show the last record on file.
C E Buffinton Co
Phone (904) 827-0968Saint Augustine, FL
Find this carrier by: C E Buffinton · USDOT 387177 · MC 320440 · 904-827-0968 · 9048270968 · Saint Augustine, FL
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- USDOT
- USDOT387177
- MC
- 320440
- Registered
- 1990 · 36 yrs
- Location
- Saint Augustine, FL
- MCS-150 filed
- Jul 11, 2021
USDOT registration
Inactive
Registration status shown in FMCSA records
Authority record
Not listed active
Legacy record; verify in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
C E Buffinton Co is an inactive motor carrier based in Saint Augustine, FL, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 387177 and MC 320440. Phone: (904) 827-0968. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Jul 11, 2021). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 387177 was first registered with FMCSA on Mar 28, 1990 (36 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jul 11, 2021. FMCSA records a revocation of contract authority MC320440 effective Mar 31, 1999 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co.) took effect Mar 31, 1999, recorded as "CANCEL". FMCSA currently lists USDOT 387177 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Jul 11, 2021
- Registration record changed
- Not available
- Latest inspection recorded
- Not available
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Not available
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 387177: connected companies, safety rating or scores, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Bruce Buffinton
- Legal name
- C E Buffinton Co
- Organization
- Individual
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 387177
- Docket numbers
- MC 320440 (active)
- Registered
- Mar 28, 1990 (36 yrs)
- D&B (DUNS)
- 93203099
- Last MCS-150
- Jul 11, 2021
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
Carriers in Saint Augustine, FL
- USDOT registrations in Saint Augustine
- 337
- Currently active
- 201 (60%)
- One-truck operations
- 241 (72%)
- With for-hire authority
- 148 (44%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 45
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 14, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 5.7.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 387177
- Docket numbers
- MC 320440
- D&B (DUNS)
- 93203099
- Phone
- (904) 827-0968904-827-09689048270968
- dirtracer9@comcast.net
- Officers
- Bruce Buffinton
- Legal name
- C E Buffinton Co
- Address
- 530 Wooded Crossing Circle, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
- Mailing address
- PO Box 4121, Saint Augustine, FL 32085-4121
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Problem: USDOT registration is not active
FMCSA lists USDOT 387177 as inactive.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
No active authority is listed in this stored legacy record; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
No BIPD amount in this stored authority record. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- No data: Inspection summary not available
Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | None | None | None |
| Contract | Inactive | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 320440
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- Not on file
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Insurance Co. | 337747 | Jun 25, 1998 | Mar 31, 1999 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Insurance Co. | 330334 | Jun 25, 1997 | Jun 25, 1998 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC320440 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Apr 27, 1999 | Mar 31, 1999 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 1
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 1
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 1
- Trucks
- 1
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 92,500 (2014)
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerMCS-150 1 tractor and 1 trailer filed on its MCS-150
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Latest MCS-150 filed.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC320440 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC320440) — CANCEL.
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC320440.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC320440).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC320440) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC320440).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 387177.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Mar 28, 1990
- Last MCS-150 update
- Jul 11, 2021
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is C E Buffinton Co an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 387177 as inactive.
What is C E Buffinton Co's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 387177; docket number MC 320440.
How do I contact C E Buffinton Co?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (904) 827-0968; email dirtracer9@comcast.net; address 530 Wooded Crossing Circle, Saint Augustine, FL 32084; mailing address PO Box 4121, Saint Augustine, FL 32085-4121.
What insurance does this record show for C E Buffinton Co?
No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 320440. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is C E Buffinton Co's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does C E Buffinton Co have?
Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jul 11, 2021).
What does C E Buffinton Co haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, us mail, other, plus rubbish.
What equipment does C E Buffinton Co operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 tractor and 1 trailer filed on its MCS-150).
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