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Carrier profile · USDOT 3132603 · MC-93971 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
BUDS EXPRESS INC
10 power unitsavg 10.4 yrRegional · 3 statesMELROSE PARK, IL87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-93971 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.4Avg age (yr)
1998–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration88 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.333.3 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.4 yr
Model years 1998–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
8 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BUDS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3132603) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 18, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 26, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BUDS EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
BUDS EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3132603, and its motor carrier number is MC-93971.
Is BUDS EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, BUDS EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BUDS EXPRESS INC's safety record?
BUDS EXPRESS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BUDS EXPRESS INC's fleet?
BUDS EXPRESS INC operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BUDS EXPRESS INC based?
BUDS EXPRESS INC is based in MELROSE PARK, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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