Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
34 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 447533 · MC-881531 · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Buds Truck & Diesel Service Inc
DBA BUD'S TRUCK & DIESEL REPAIRS
34 power unitsavg 9.7 yrRegional · 6 statesBRIDGEPORT, CT80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-881531 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
15Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.7Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo47.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.7 yr
Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1991 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC (USDOT 447533) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Jul 30, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 47.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.
The carrier received 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 17 vehicle-level and 36 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 13, 2026.
It reports 34 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 6, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 11, 2011 in the federal record refreshed Sep 13, 2026.
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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 Sep 13, 2026, 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 47.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 51 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (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.
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