Buchheit Trucking Service Inc
USDOT 71052 · MC-171405 · Scott City, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Buchheit Trucking Service Inc (dba Buchheit Logistics Inc) is a corporation based in Scott City, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 128 power units and 100 drivers, which ranks it #71 by fleet size among 201 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Missouri. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 160 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 20.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 1 fatality, 7 tow-away), or 6.2 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay and more.
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| Legal name | Buchheit Trucking Service Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Buchheit Logistics Inc |
| USDOT number | 71052 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-171405 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 600 Daugherty St, Scott City, MO 63780 |
| Phone | (573) 264-1700 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 71052.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 70 | 25 | 0 |
| Trailers | 281 | 11 | 0 |
- 0.78 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,301,332 miles reported for 2024 – about 57,042 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 91% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 96 CDL drivers; 55 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 45 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 Missouri carriers with 50+ units (201).
| Measure | Buchheit Trucking Service In | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.5% | 18.8% | 15.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 76% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.2 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 39% higher than average |
| Inspections | 160 | 160 with a driver check, 83 with a vehicle check, 79 BASIC violations recorded, 7 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 26, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Buchheit Trucking Service Inc?
Buchheit Trucking Service Inc is registered with USDOT number 71052 and operating authority MC-171405.
How many trucks does Buchheit Trucking Service Inc have?
It reports 128 power units (95 tractors, 33 straight trucks) and 292 trailers, with 100 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 18, 2025).
Where is Buchheit Trucking Service Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Scott City, Missouri 63780.
What is the out-of-service rate of Buchheit Trucking Service Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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.