Buffalo Rock Company
USDOT 153003 · MC-693375 · Birmingham, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Buffalo Rock Company is a corporation based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 332 power units and 430 drivers, which ranks it #19 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 104 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 6.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 3.6 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Buffalo Rock Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 153003 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-693375 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 800 Lakeshore Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35211 |
| Phone | (205) 942-3435 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 153003.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 12 | 39 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 280 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 834 | 0 |
- 1.30 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 3.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,500,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 19,578 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 3% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 430 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 405 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Buffalo Rock Company | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.8% | 18.3% | 23.1% | 63% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 2.0% | 1.3% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.6 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 13% lower than average |
| Inspections | 104 | 104 with a driver check, 44 with a vehicle check, 49 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Buffalo Rock Company?
Buffalo Rock Company is registered with USDOT number 153003 and operating authority MC-693375.
How many trucks does Buffalo Rock Company have?
It reports 332 power units (281 tractors, 51 straight trucks) and 852 trailers, with 430 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 6, 2026).
Where is Buffalo Rock Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Birmingham, Alabama 35211.
What is the out-of-service rate of Buffalo Rock Company?
Over 24 months, 6.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.