BUFORD OIL CO INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1850896
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
10
Total Drivers
16
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
BUFORD OIL CO INC is a small intrastate only (hazmat) motor carrier based in HANFORD, California, operating 10 power units with 16 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 1 crash on file (1 fatal, 1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 15 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in California is 8.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.4% across 312,857 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Intrastate Only (Hazmat)
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
15
Total
48%
Driver %
Insurance on file
No insurance records on file with FMCSA.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is BUFORD OIL CO INC authorized to operate?
Yes. BUFORD OIL CO INC (USDOT #1850896) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an intrastate only (hazmat) carrier.
What is BUFORD OIL CO INC's safety record?
BUFORD OIL CO INC has 15 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does BUFORD OIL CO INC operate?
BUFORD OIL CO INC operates 10 power units with 16 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does BUFORD OIL CO INC transport hazardous materials?
Yes. BUFORD OIL CO INC is flagged for hazardous materials transportation with FMCSA. That means additional safety requirements and more frequent inspections.
Where is BUFORD OIL CO INC located?
BUFORD OIL CO INC is based in HANFORD, California at 9925 8 3/4 AVENUE, 93230. Phone: (559) 582-9028.
What are BUFORD OIL CO INC's out-of-service rates?
BUFORD OIL CO INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 28.6% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.