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Carrier profile · USDOT 2986859 · MC-17070 · Updated 06/13/2026

BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC

10 power unitsavg 15.6 yrRegional · 6 statesSIMPSONVILLE, SC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-17070 ACTIVE
Verified linksbu-logistics.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2020 · vPIC
Call dispatch(864) 498-2276Email dispatchNIGEL@BU-LOGISTICS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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 authority9 yr active
since 2017
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo45.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

15.6 yr

Model years 1999–2020 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

9 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 9-yr authority, 45% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC safe to work with?

Is BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC safe to load? BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 2986859, MC-17070) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SIMPSONVILLE, SC, operating 10 power units and 8 drivers. Operating authority has been active 9 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 41 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 45.5% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. 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 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC's USDOT number?

BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC's USDOT number is 2986859, and its motor carrier number is MC-17070.

Is BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC's safety record?

BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC has a 45.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 41 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC's fleet?

BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC operates 10 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC based?

BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC is based in SIMPSONVILLE, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.