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FMCSA Carrier Profile

BUDD VAN LINES INC

Somerset, NJ

CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 185771 · MC 152533
Active Authority Active Satisfactory Active 37 yrs, 7 mo
124
Power Units
102
Drivers
173
Inspections
7%
Vehicle OOS
$1,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-152533 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
12.6% OOS · 173 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 6 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 37 yrs, 7 mo
  • Insurance on file: $1,000,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.3% — below the 20.7% national average
  • 173 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC152533
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Active

Insurance on File

Vanliner Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BDA 3991700-00
On File
Vanliner Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy BDC 3991700-00
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo · required
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
185771
MC Number
MC-152533
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
February 13, 1989
Annual Mileage
4,053,674 mi (2025)

Contact Information

Address
24 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, NJ 08873-5960
Owner / Officer
David W. Budd Sr.
Officer 2
Robert Patrick

Cargo Types

General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor Vehicles

Safety & Performance

Inspections, violations and crash history

Out-of-Service Rate

12.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order 103 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
7.3%
Driver OOS Rate
6.7%
Ranks in the 48th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
173
Driver Inspections
132
Vehicle Inspections
92
Total OOS Orders
23

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving32
Hours of Service52

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate6.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate7.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
49 insp · 3 OOS
2025
46 insp · 7 OOS
2024
58 insp · 9 OOS

Inspection Records (173)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
September 7, 2026 1467000370 LAVONIA GA III 1 CARRIER
Straight Truck
FREIGHTLINER
1FVHC5DV7FHGC2086
WI 17096X
392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving
September 7, 2026 0087000730 POWDERSVILLE SC III 1 VARIOS
Straight Truck
FREIGHTLINER
1FVHC5DV7FHGC2086
WI 17096X
392.2-SLLS1 State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
September 3, 2026 1440002127 PERRY GA III 7 BUDD VAN LINES
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
KENTUCKY
1XKYDP9X9KJ238303
1KKVE5321CL232021
WI 17547Z
NJ TKZ37E
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner
392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call
392.2-INAT Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving
August 23, 2026 0006907608 LUMBERTON NC II
Straight Truck
KENWORTH
2NK3HM6XXRM353975
WI 74193Z
August 17, 2026 9438000180 LAFAYETTE IN III 3 BUDD VAN LINES
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
KENTUCKY
1NKYLP9XXLR309654
1KKPS2825LL245282
WI 95377X
TX TXB85M
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log
August 13, 2026 5004940288 PARK AVE WEST OF GREENLEAF AVE, IL II
Straight Truck
KENWORTH
2NK3HM6X8RM353974
WI 74192Z
August 12, 2026 SPT3101764 HERKIMER NY III 2
Straight Truck
INTERNATIONAL
3HAEUMML5NL385390
IN 3136089
390.21TB1-MC Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
390.21TB2-DOT Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
August 10, 2026 0263001431 MAPLE GROVE MN III 1 PRIVATE PARTY
Straight Truck
KENWORTH
2NK3HM6X8RM353974
WI 74192Z
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2
August 6, 2026 0430000241 BELLE FOURCHE SD III 1
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
KENTUCKY
1FUJGLD63ELFN6238
1KKVE5324AL229093
WI 89165X
NJ THP61N
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2
August 3, 2026 1795007862 JASPER FL III 2 TESSA FRISSORA
Straight Truck
KENWORTH
3BKBLJ9XXMF429276
WI 15112Z
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner

Shippers Seen at Inspections

Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
HHG BACKHAUL 3 July 25, 2026
VARIOS 1 September 7, 2026
TESSA FRISSORA 1 August 3, 2026
THOMAS OWENS (BUDD VAN LINES) 1 July 30, 2026
BUISNESS 1 July 4, 2026
JARED BYRD 1 June 10, 2026
BRAINA JORDAN 1 June 10, 2026
WALMART 1 June 9, 2026
ZHONG 1 May 8, 2026
KAZEEM AYODELE 1 April 30, 2026
CARPENTER 1 April 21, 2026
JAMES THURMAN 1 April 17, 2026

54 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

Violation Rate by Category

Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.

Vehicle Maintenance 15 of 56 inspections
Unsafe Driving 17 of 107 inspections
Hours of Service 17 of 107 inspections
Driver Fitness 5 of 107 inspections
Controlled Substances 3 of 107 inspections

Crash History (6)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
1
Fatalities
1
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
June 3, 2026 GA Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
June 1, 2026 NJ Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
April 9, 2026 CA 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
March 21, 2026 LA 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
October 18, 2024 NC Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
October 3, 2024 FL Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA23
NM12
IL11
CO7
IN6
NJ6
and 27 more states

Fleet & Equipment (112)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 3–8 · trailers up to 53 ft
Power units
~76
of 124 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~36
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
45
Tractor
26
Dry Van
24
Flatbed
10
Not Applicable
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2015 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 6 1FVACWDT1FHGC2090 7
2024 Kenworth T280 Truck · Class 6 2NK3HM6X8RM353974 6
2024 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYLK9X2RJ334977 5
2024 Kenworth T280 Truck · Class 6 2NK3HM6X4RM353972 4 2
2024 Kenworth T280 Truck · Class 6 2NK3HM6XXRM353975 4
2015 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 6 1FVACWDT3FHGC2091 3
2015 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 8 1FVHC5DV0FHGC2088 3 1
2018 Kentucky Special Trailer Flatbed · 28 ft 1KKPS2820JL242318 3 1
2023 Kenworth T4 Series Truck · Class 8 3BKBLJ9X0PF249230 3
2021 Kenworth T4 Series Truck · Class 8 3BKBLJ9X1MF429277 3
Show all 112 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2023 Kenworth T4 Series Truck · Class 8 3BKBLJ9X4PF249229 3 2
2022 Kenworth T4 Series Truck · Class 8 3BKBLJ9X5NF479407 3
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR6JN712336 3 1
2007 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 6 1FVACWCS47HX36483 2
2018 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 8 1FVHC5DV5JHJT0201 2
2015 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 8 1FVHC5DV7FHGC2086 2 1
2020 Kentucky Special Trailer Flatbed · 28 ft 1KKPS2821LL245280 2
2012 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5321CL232018 2 1
2008 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE53238L226356 2 1
2020 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5324LL245703 2
2008 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE53268L226352 2
2012 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5327CL232234 2
2024 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYLK9XXRJ319028 2
2018 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYLP9X1JR174965 2 1
2015 Kenworth T6 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKAD49X9FJ445814 2
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X0KJ247616 2
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X4KJ247618 2
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X4LJ358896 2
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X6KJ247619 2
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X8PJ246514 2 1
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X9KJ238303 2
2024 Kenworth T280 Truck · Class 6 2NK3HM6X6RM353973 2 1
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHM7X6KM252037 2
2023 Kenworth T4 Series Truck · Class 8 3BKBLJ9X2PF249228 2
2021 Kenworth T4 Series Truck · Class 8 3BKBLJ9X3MF429278 2
2022 International MV607 Truck · Class 6 3HAEUMML5NL385390 2
2016 International MA025 Truck · Class 6 3HAMMMML3GL225250 2 1
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 3WKYD49XXLF411699 2 1
2020 Gmc Savana Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 7GZ37TCG6LN003823 2
2014 Freightliner Cascadia Not Applicable · Class 8 1FUJGLD63ELFN6238 1
2013 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 6 1FVACWDT7DHFE7747 1
2011 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 6 1FVACWDT8BDAV2580 1
2011 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 6 1FVACWDTXBDAV2578 1
2012 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 7 1FVACXDT1CHBM7370 1
2012 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 7 1FVACXDT3CHBM7371 1
2015 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 8 1FVHC5DV2FHGC2089 1
2015 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 8 1FVHC5DV9FHGC2087 1
2008 Gmc Savana Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 1GDJG31K281904001 1 1
2015 Kentucky Special Trailer Flatbed · 28 ft 1KKPS2820FL236431 1
2016 Kentucky Special Trailer Flatbed · 28 ft 1KKPS2820GL237872 1
2017 Kentucky Special Trailer Flatbed · 28 ft 1KKPS2820HL239400 1 1
2016 Kentucky Special Trailer Flatbed · 28 ft 1KKPS2822GL237873 1
2020 Kentucky Special Trailer Flatbed · 28 ft 1KKPS2825LL245282 1
2021 Kentucky Special Trailer Flatbed · 28 ft 1KKPS2826ML247785 1
2024 Kentucky Special Trailer Flatbed · 28 ft 1KKPS2829RL254818 1
2023 Kentucky Special Trailer Flatbed · 28 ft 1KKPS282XPL252752 1
Kent 1KKVE5320BL230515 1
2013 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5320DL233582 1 1
2011 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5322BL230616 1
2012 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5323CL232179 1
2019 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5323KL243276 1
2010 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5324AL229093 1
2013 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5324DL233584 1
2012 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5326CL232015 1
2020 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5326LL245704 1 1
2012 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5327CL232024 1
2019 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5327KL243281 1
2006 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE53296L220686 1
2012 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5329CL232008 1
2014 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5329EL235039 1
2014 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5329EL235042 1
2016 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE5329GL238011 1
2010 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE532XAL229017 1
2010 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE532XAL229096 1
2020 Kentucky Electronics Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVE532XLL245706 1
2001 Kentucky Furniture Trailer Dry Van · 53 ft 1KKVF53381L204204 1
Kent 1KKVR5326CL232015 1
2015 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYL49X1FJ437167 1
2020 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYLP9X1LR392813 1
2018 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYLP9X3JR174966 1 1
2023 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYLP9X3PR246435 1
2020 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYLP9X4LR393664 1
2022 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYLP9X6NR479402 1
2024 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYLP9X6RR308056 1
2022 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYLP9X8NR468630 1
2020 Kenworth T680 Not Applicable · Class 8 1NKYLP9XXLR309654 1
2024 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 1NKYLP9XXRR307878 1
2012 Kenworth T6 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKAD49X2CJ308550 1
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X3KJ247612 1
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X6LJ358897 1
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X9KJ247615 1
2024 Kenworth T280 Truck · Class 6 2NK3HM6X2RM353971 1
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 6 2NKHHM6X7KM251027 1
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 6 2NKHHM6X8KM251022 1
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLD54GSHE4664 1 1
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR2MSMR9700 1 1
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDRXMSMS0371 1
2014 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 6 3ALACWDT5EDFV0884 1
2021 Kenworth T4 Series Not Applicable · Class 8 3BKBLJ9XXMF429276 1
2017 Kenworth T680 Truck · Class 8 3BKYL49X0HF129487 1
2022 International MV607 Truck · Class 6 3HAEUMML1NL241643 1
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR0JN712333 1
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR2JN712334 1
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR7JN712331 1 1
2024 International LT62F Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR8RN877171 1
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR9JN712332 1
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 3WKYD49X9LF407188 1
2004 Isuzu T7F Truck · Class 6 4GTJ7F1354F700254 1
2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) Tractor · Class 8 4V4BC9EH0TN707274 1
2024 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH3RN635332 1
2023 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH6PN332168 1
2016 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ3GN957985 1
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
December 3, 2013INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
February 15, 2012INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
December 6, 2010INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
November 9, 2006INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
December 13, 2004INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
September 30, 1999INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
April 26, 1994DISMISSEDProperty Broker
February 13, 1989GRANTEDContract Carrier
June 27, 1988INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
February 8, 1988INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
May 1, 2017BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
May 1, 2017CargoOn file

BOC-3 Process Agent

National Resident Agent Services, Inc.
1059 HARRIMAN CT, West Chester, PA, 19380-1330

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