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Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 649444 · MC-306359 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC
117 power unitsavg 8.7 yrNational · 29 statesFORT WAYNE, IN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-306359 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
117Power units
114 observed · MCS-150
162Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.7Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 30 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1996.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 654 inspections.
USDOT registration3030 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo13.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal66
10 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.7 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
30 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC (USDOT 649444) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 13.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 283 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 189 vehicle-level and 283 driver-level — across 29 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 6 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 117 power units and 93 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 30, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 16, 2011 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC's USDOT number?
BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC's USDOT number is 649444, and its motor carrier number is MC-306359.
Is BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC's safety record?
BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC has a 13.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 654 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC's fleet?
BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC operates 117 power units and 93 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC based?
BUCHANAN HAULING & RIGGING INC is based in FORT WAYNE, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 states.
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