Bud Dog Express LLC Safety Record
DOT# 1696106 · Prattville, AL 36066 · 3342942643
Below-average safety record — scored 70/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 03/03/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 70/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Bud Dog Express LLC (DOT# 1696106) in Prattville, Alabama has 46 inspections on record with 124 violations and a 28.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 124 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 46 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 12/16/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 10/28/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 10/09/2025 | LA | 1 | 0 |
| 09/15/2025 | AL | 0 | 1 |
| 08/30/2025 | FL | 1 | 0 |
| 08/28/2025 | MO | 0 | 3 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-AUG-25 | FL | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-AUG-25 | AL | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Incline Casualty Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.