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Carrier profile · USDOT 974510 · MC-414580 · Updated 06/21/2026

BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC

7 power unitsavg 11.7 yrRegional · 5 statesFT WAYNE, IN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-414580 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.7Avg age (yr)
2005–2019 · vPIC
Call dispatch(260) 471-1877Email dispatchjessica.studle@buchananhauling.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority24 yr active
since 2001
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo60.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11.7 yr

Model years 2005–2019 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

24 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 24-yr authority, 60% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC safe to work with?

Is BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC safe to load? BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 974510, MC-414580) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in FT WAYNE, IN, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers. Operating authority has been active 24 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 13 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 60.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
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Frequently asked

What is BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC's USDOT number?

BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC's USDOT number is 974510, and its motor carrier number is MC-414580.

Is BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC's safety record?

BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC has a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC's fleet?

BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC operates 7 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC based?

BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC is based in FT WAYNE, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.