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BUDS TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC
DBA: Bud's Truck & Diesel Repairs
Bridgeport, CT
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
30.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 7.7% of 26 driver inspections — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 447533 · MC 881531
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-881531 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
New Hampshire Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
30.6% OOS · 46 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
30.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 7.7% of 26 driver inspections — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 7.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- 46 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
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
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
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
46
Driver Inspections
33
Vehicle Inspections
23
Out-of-Service Violations
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance63
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
30.6% of 36 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
83rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
14 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 37 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 37 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 37 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 37 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT17
NY12
MA5
NJ2
PA2
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (34)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~16
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
10
Tractor
9
Truck
7
Semi-trailer
4
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Container Chassis
1
Not Applicable
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X4GR486812 | 7 | 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 | Semi-trailer | 57JE5130XF3561713 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMBWDV2RLVC9847 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X6MJ450382 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A20FR033305 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX78J228386 | 2 | — |
Show all 34 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T280 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NK3HM6X1PM150535 | 2 | 1 |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 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 | Semi-trailer | 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 | — |
| 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 |
| 2019 Kenworth T3 Series | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X8KM364128 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL3LG209093 | 1 | — |
| Fntn | Semi-trailer | 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.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (46)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | SPG3091182 | SCHODACK LANDING NY | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGEDV3ESFZ3703 |
CT 75369A |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 3073A00104 | CT, CT | I | 4 | 1 | BUDS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X8KM364128 |
CT DA4121 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | N110623716 | DORRANCE TOWNSHIP PA | I | 7 | — | WATSONTOWN BRICK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWD40X4GR486812 1RNF48A20FR033305 |
CT 57274A ME 5537573 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | EI00000653 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWDB0X77J176737 13N14830X61534950 |
CT 65261A ME 234633E |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | 7760001162 | PETERSBURG VA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XKWD40X4GR486812 1LH440VH8R1B36535 |
CT 57274A ME 5380377 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | SPF3041741 | WALLKILL NY | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XKWD40X4GR486812 1LH440VH8R1B36535 |
CT 57274A ME 5380377 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | SPT3121722 | NYACK NY | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKDDU9XXBJ277785 1RNF48A247R017058 |
CT 79177A ME 264957B |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | D103002125 | FULTONVILLE NY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBWDV2RLVC9847 |
NY 78454A |
| April 20, 2026 | SPT3121672 | SPRING VALLEY NY | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKWD49X4RR311787 1TTF48200X1061691 |
CT 77565A ME 5217468 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | 3082001885 | MILFORD, CT | II | 7 | 2 | NA | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB0X77J176737 |
CT 65261A |
| 383.51A-SOUT | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Medium | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
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.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED RENTALS | 2 | August 18, 2025 |
| WATSONTOWN BRICK | 1 | August 25, 2026 |
| BRIAN | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
| UNITED RENTALS POWER & HVAC | 1 | October 1, 2025 |
| UNITED RENTAL | 1 | August 18, 2025 |
| NEW HAVEN MASONRY | 1 | June 2, 2025 |
| EQUIPMENT CORP OF AMERICA | 1 | May 6, 2025 |
| UNITED RENTS | 1 | April 30, 2025 |
| LEVAN ASSOC | 1 | April 28, 2025 |
| KEYSTONE STEEL FABRICATORS | 1 | January 22, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION 2 authorities | Common |
| July 25, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION 2 authorities | Common |
| July 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION 2 authorities | Common |
| June 28, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION 2 authorities | Common |
| July 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION 2 authorities | Common |
| June 29, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION 2 authorities | Common |
| July 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
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 |
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