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Carrier profile · USDOT 714128 · MC-395335 · Updated 06/13/2026

BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC

15 power unitsavg 9.3 yrRegional · 7 statesMUNCIE, IN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-395335 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
15Power units
13 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.3Avg age (yr)
2001–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(765) 287-0378Email dispatchasstbuddyl@gmail.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 above average
Operating authority28 yr active
since 1997
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

15 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.3 yr

Model years 2001–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

28 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 28-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC safe to load? BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 714128, MC-395335) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in MUNCIE, IN, operating 15 power units and 16 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 38 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 28.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. 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 BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 714128, and its motor carrier number is MC-395335.

Is BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 38 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC operates 15 power units and 16 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC based?

BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC is based in MUNCIE, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.