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Travis W Baughfman

Sheldon, IA

DBA: BUDDLY TRUCKING

DOT# 3103718 | MC# 78961 | FMCSA since 2018 (8 yrs)
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Profile data updated Jul 22, 2025 from official FMCSA records

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Trust Score

Limited History

FMCSA data ↓

1

Power Units

1

Drivers

FMCSA since 2018 (8 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

TRAVIS W BAUGHFMAN is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 2018. Based in Sheldon, IA, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Reefer.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Travis W Baughfman operates the following equipment types:

Reefer

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 1 0 0 1
Trailers 1 0 0 1

Fleet Size Classification: 1 Truck

Authorized Cargo Types

Travis W Baughfman is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:

General Freight Refrigerated Food

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 1

MCS-150 Mileage: 132,000 miles (2024)

Driver Information

1

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers

1

Interstate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by TRAVIS W BAUGHFMAN

1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Feb 7, 2026.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 1 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Zero out-of-service results in the inspection window. Either a small inspection sample or genuinely clean equipment and driver compliance. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
1
Trailers
1
OOS (24 mo)
0
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
Vehicle type Count Share
TRUCK TRACTOR 1 50%
SEMI-TRAILER 1 50%
Trailers (1 on record)

Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.

Trailer types
Semi-trailer 1
Trailer makes
Utility Trailer 1
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Peterbilt 1 50%
Utility Trailer Manufacturer 1 50%
License plates on file (2 shown)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
FT0098 IA Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Feb 2026
LR8326 IA Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER 1 Feb 2026
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
1XPED49X3TD792724 TRUCK TRACTOR
2026 Peterbilt 589
ISX/ISX15/X15 engine · Class 8
Last seen Feb 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1UYVS2535T2608105 SEMI-TRAILER
2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer
Last seen Feb 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗

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.

Dispatch Services in IA

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Cross-reference this carrier's data with official FMCSA systems:

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Operating Authority & Insurance

Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Common carrier · Carries: Property.

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $1,000K
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

Source: FMCSA licensing & insurance records. "On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

2

Inspections

24 months

0

Violations

Total found

0

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 7.5%

✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 21.7%

✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
06/02/2026 ID Full 0
02/07/2026 NE Driver Only 0

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Is Travis W Baughfman Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

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Our read on this carrier
Not Enough Public Data
There is very little public FMCSA record for this carrier, so we can't assess it either way. Treat this as unknown, not as a clean record, and verify authority and insurance directly with the FMCSA.
Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does TRAVIS W BAUGHFMAN operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, TRAVIS W BAUGHFMAN is inferred to operate: Reefer.

Is TRAVIS W BAUGHFMAN's authority currently active?

TRAVIS W BAUGHFMAN currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has TRAVIS W BAUGHFMAN been in business?

TRAVIS W BAUGHFMAN has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2018, making their authority approximately 8 years, 4 months old.

Where is TRAVIS W BAUGHFMAN located?

TRAVIS W BAUGHFMAN is physically located at SHELDON, IA 51201.

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Carrier Trust Score

Limited History

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Limited FMCSA history — verify directly Active operating authority No reportable crashes (24 mo) Limited inspection history

Roadside Inspection History 2 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

TRAVIS W BAUGHFMAN has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NE, ID. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average.

Date State Level Violations OOS
2026-06-02 ID Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0
2026-02-07 NE Level 3 · Driver-only 0

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