BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC, DOT #2492142 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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Your driver and truck were put out of service on your latest roadside inspection: Iowa on June 15.
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BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in HAMPTON, Iowa (USDOT #2492142). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 71/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 13 recent inspection(s) and 31 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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71/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- June 15, 2026, Iowa. Out of service: 1 driver violation and 1 vehicle violation, 7 violations in all. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- April 10, 2026, Iowa. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2), no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17), and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Feb. 2, 2026, Iowa. 5 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- May 1, 2025, Iowa. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9) and a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45).
- March 26, 2025, Iowa. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- March 21, 2025, Iowa. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC: HAMPTON, Iowa Trucking Company
BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC is a small fleet operating out of HAMPTON, Iowa with USDOT number 2492142. The company operates 9 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 71/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC has undergone 13 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 7.7%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 15.4%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC carries 31 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated June 15, 2026. Across 13 recorded inspections, the record carries 2 driver out-of-service violations and 1 vehicle out-of-service violation.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 71/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 71 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC is classified by FMCSA as an intrastate non-hazmat carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: intrastate within 100 miles (8 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 60 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 9 tractors, 12 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 8 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Intrastate driver count: 8. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Gravel Dirt. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 2 crash events involving BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 2 resulted in a tow-away. 2 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: 19TH AVE, ELDORA, IA on June 10, 2026.
How BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 13 recorded inspections, BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC's 7.7% vehicle out-of-service rate sits well below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 15.4% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | IA | 1 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-10 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-02 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-05-01 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-03-26 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-03-21 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-08-27 | IA | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-08-23 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-08-15 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-05-20 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC
What is BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC (USDOT #2492142) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 71/100 (Moderate Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC operates 9 power unit(s) and 8 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC based?
BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in HAMPTON, Iowa, under USDOT number 2492142.
What is BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 13 recent DOT inspection(s) and 31 recorded violation(s) for BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC (USDOT #2492142), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC scores 71/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile