Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
34 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 447533 · MC-881531 ·
Buds Truck & Diesel Service Inc
DBA BUD'S TRUCK & DIESEL REPAIRS
34 power unitsavg 9.6 yrRegional · 6 statesBRIDGEPORT, CT80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-881531 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.6Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.6 yr
Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1991 — 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
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. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 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. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 47.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 37 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 19 vehicle-level and 37 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 34 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 6, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 11, 2011 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 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 47.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 53 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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