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Carrier profile · USDOT 447533 · MC-881531 · Updated 07/18/2026

BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC

DBA BUD'S TRUCK & DIESEL REPAIRS

34 power unitsavg 9.7 yrRegional · 6 statesBRIDGEPORT, CT
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-881531 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
15Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.7Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
Operating authority35 yr active
since 1991
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo56.3%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

34 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.7 yr

Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

35 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1991 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 35-yr authority, 56% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC safe to work with?

Is BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC safe to load? BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC (USDOT 447533, MC-881531) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in BRIDGEPORT, CT, operating 34 power units and 12 drivers. Operating authority has been active 35 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 50 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 56.3% (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 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC's USDOT number?

BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 447533, and its motor carrier number is MC-881531.

Is BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC's safety record?

BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC has a 56.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 50 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 BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC's fleet?

BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC operates 34 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC based?

BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC is based in BRIDGEPORT, CT, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.