Buddy L Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 714128 · Muncie, IN 47303 · 7652870378

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/17/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 20/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Buddy L Transport INC (DOT# 714128) in Muncie, Indiana has 37 inspections on record with 52 violations and a 8.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

37 Inspections
8.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
15 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 8.1%
Carrier: 8.1% (3 of 37) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 37) National: 6.4%
67% OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in Indiana
17% crash rate better than 17% of carriers in Indiana

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.

52 total violations across 37 inspections
4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (8%)
Vehicle Maintenance
16
Unsafe Driving
22
Hours of Service
14

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.

Inspected across 5 states: IA, IL, IN, KY, SD
Level 1: 1 (3%) Level 2: 8 (22%) Level 3: 28 (76%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/17/2026 KY 2 0 0
02/02/2026 SD 1 0 0
01/02/2026 IN 3 0 0
10/09/2025 IN 3 0 0
09/25/2025 IL 3 0 0
09/09/2025 IN 3 0 0
08/26/2025 IN 3 0 0
08/15/2025 IN 3 0 0
08/05/2025 IN 3 0 0
07/18/2025 IN 2 0 0
1 injury crash
27-AUG-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
27-AUG-24 IL 0 0 0
18-JUL-25 IN 0 2 0
10-APR-24 IN 0 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC395335
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Accelerant Specialty Insurance Company $1,000 11/06/2025

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.

Power Units 15
Drivers 16
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 11/13/1997
MCS-150 Filed 20260205 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,315,999
Address 12209 N State Road 3, Muncie, IN 47303