Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
15 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 714128 · MC-395335 ·
Buddy L Transport Inc
15 power unitsavg 9.3 yrRegional · 7 statesMUNCIE, IN81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-395335 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
15Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
16Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.3Avg age (yr)
2001–2023 · 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
9.3 yr
Model years 2001–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — 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
BUDDY L TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 714128) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 6, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 22 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 15 power units and 16 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 5, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. 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 40 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash 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.
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