FMCSA Carrier Profile
BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC
DBA: Bud's Truck & Diesel Repairs
Bridgeport, CT
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 447533 · MC 881531
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 11 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-881531 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
28.6% OOS · 37 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
28.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 94.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 37 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC881531
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
MC235594
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 01-CA-023933405-0
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
447533
MC Number
MC-881531
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 3, 1991
Authority Granted
October 14, 2014
Annual Mileage
1,500,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
25 Islandbrook Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles Wade Ii
Officer 2
Wilgen Vasquez
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
28.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
35 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
8.0%
Ranks in the 81st percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
37
Driver Inspections
26
Vehicle Inspections
17
Total OOS Orders
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (9.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate94.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (73.4pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (37)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWDB0X77J176737 | 0 | Clean |
| June 26, 2026 | VA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD40X4GR486812 | 0 | Clean |
| June 25, 2026 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD40X4GR486812 | 0 | Clean |
| May 4, 2026 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKDDU9XXBJ277785 | 1 | Passed |
| April 29, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | WESTERN ST · 5KKMBWDV2RLVC9847 | 0 | Clean |
| April 20, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X4RR311787 | 2 | Passed |
| March 12, 2026 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWDB0X77J176737 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| February 27, 2026 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X4SR182472 | 0 | Clean |
| February 9, 2026 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X4RR311787 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| January 15, 2026 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGEDV3ESFZ3703 | 2 | Passed |
| January 13, 2026 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X4RR311787 | 0 | Clean |
| November 12, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | WESTERN ST · 5KKMBWDV2RLVC9847 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 37 inspection records
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2024 | CT | — | 1 | 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
CT16
NY12
MA5
NJ2
PA1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (33)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
10
Tractor
9
Truck
7
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Container Chassis
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X4GR486812 | 6 | 3 |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X77J176737 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4RR311787 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV3ESFZ3703 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Landoll Corporation 440B | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440VH8R1B36535 | 3 | 1 |
| Font | — | 57JE5130XF3561713 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMBWDV2RLVC9847 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X6MJ450382 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX78J228386 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T280 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NK3HM6X1PM150535 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 33 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fona | — | 57JE52301K3575998 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5V8CY40B2PM310777 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830X61534950 | 1 | — |
| Girtz Indu | — | 1C9G2FH2XRM502477 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVMG3DV3JHJR5541 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9622DH719556 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9624DH719557 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9629DH719568 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Landoll Corporation 440B | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH440VH0K1B27110 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X0PJ243880 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A20FR033305 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A247R017058 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF452S3G3977334 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48200X1061691 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU9XXBJ277785 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4SR182472 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4TX4NR470464 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X3WN449561 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHJ7X8EM419064 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X6KM364127 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL3LG209093 | 1 | — |
| Fntn | — | 57JE54301M3578219 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Sun Country | Flatbed · 15 ft | 5851F1530PP025013 | 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
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 26, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 26, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 14, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 23, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 18, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 26, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 8, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 6, 1995 | COMMON | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 5, 2026.
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