Bud's Truck & Diesel Repairs Safety Record
DOT# 447533 · Bridgeport, CT 06606 · 2033355593
Legal name: Buds Truck & Diesel Service INC
Average safety record — scored 49/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 49/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Bud's Truck & Diesel Repairs (DOT# 447533) in Bridgeport, Connecticut has 46 inspections on record with 104 violations and a 41.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. 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 · 104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | CT | 1 | 1 |
| 02/27/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/09/2026 | CT | 1 | 0 |
| 01/15/2026 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/28/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 10/16/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/15/2025 | CT | 0 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-AUG-24 | CT | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 09-JUL-24 | CT | 0 | 1 | 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 | New Hampshire Insurance Co. | $1,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | New Hampshire Insurance Co. | $1,000 |
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.