Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2146274 · MC-889183 ·
Buchanan Automotive Inc
1 power unitBUCHANAN, MI50/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-889183 STATUS UNKNOWNHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
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No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.No inspection history despite active fleetAn established carrier reporting 1 power units has no roadside inspections — a common shell/paper-carrier signal.MCS-150 census data outdatedThe biennial MCS-150 update is 4.8 years old; fleet/mileage figures may be unreliable.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
15 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2011 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
BUCHANAN AUTOMOTIVE INC (USDOT 2146274) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 0 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 18, 2022. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BUCHANAN AUTOMOTIVE INC's USDOT number?
BUCHANAN AUTOMOTIVE INC's USDOT number is 2146274, and its motor carrier number is MC-889183.
Is BUCHANAN AUTOMOTIVE INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026. BUCHANAN AUTOMOTIVE INC is active in the FMCSA register.
How big is BUCHANAN AUTOMOTIVE INC's fleet?
BUCHANAN AUTOMOTIVE INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BUCHANAN AUTOMOTIVE INC based?
BUCHANAN AUTOMOTIVE INC is based in BUCHANAN, MI.
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