Buoyant Energy LLC
USDOT 3343091 · MC-1175820 · Midland, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Buoyant Energy LLC is a company based in Midland, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 115 power units and 86 drivers, which ranks it #334 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 133 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 41.5% of vehicle inspections and 5.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 2 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 8.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, oilfield equipment, commodities dry bulk.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Buoyant Energy LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3343091 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1175820 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3117 E Cr 120, Midland, TX 79706 |
| Phone | (432) 924-7072 |
| First registered | Oct 6, 2019 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3343091.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 115 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 150 | 0 |
- 0.75 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 900,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 7,826 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 86 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 86 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Buoyant Energy LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 41.5% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 121% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.3% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 102% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.7 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 94% higher than average |
| Inspections | 133 | 133 with a driver check, 130 with a vehicle check, 457 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 25, 2025) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickman Transport Inc USDOT 2536020 | Weatherford | 70 | 70 | 133 | 22.2% | 9 |
| Redline Hot Shot and Transportation LLC USDOT 2361063 | Midland | 111 | 40 | 44 | 27.9% | 2 |
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| Sisu Energy LLC USDOT 3328258 | Fort Worth | 100 | 100 | 170 | 37.3% | 9 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Warrior Technologies LLC USDOT 3013227 | Midland | 157 | 125 | 77 | 28.4% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Buoyant Energy LLC?
Buoyant Energy LLC is registered with USDOT number 3343091 and operating authority MC-1175820.
How many trucks does Buoyant Energy LLC have?
It reports 115 power units (115 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 150 trailers, with 86 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 4, 2026).
Where is Buoyant Energy LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Midland, Texas 79706.
What is the out-of-service rate of Buoyant Energy LLC?
Over 24 months, 41.5% of vehicle inspections and 5.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.