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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BUDD VAN LINES INC
USDOT 185771 · MC152533 · EIN 22-2068529 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
24 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873-5960
(732) 627-0600 · DAVID W. BUDD SR.
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsDriver OOS 8.4% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
124 / 102
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
108 / 712
Crashes (24 mo)
7 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Vanliner Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy BDA 3991700-00 · eff 05/01/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving268 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance221 pts
Vehicle Maintenance148 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol60 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Other23 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 60 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 56 | |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 45 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.3-I | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 392.4A-DOSU | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
NM11
CA11
IL7
CO6
FL5
NJ5
GA4
NC4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.09 | 1.08 | ≈39–46% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.77 | 0.78 | ≈85–92% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.15 | 0.15 | ≈54–58% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.30 | 0.30 | ≈41–48% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.52 | 1.53 | ≈13–17% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 42% · False log / RODS 35% (1 OOS) · Other 17% (1 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 51% · Following / lane / reckless 25% · Other 12%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (3 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (4 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 40% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 14%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 19 inspections, 30 violations, 1 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance13 viol · 1 OOS · 43%
395.24 ×5, 395.32B-ELDDFR ×3, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.578).
2. Unsafe Driving10 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 392.2-INAT ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.818).
3. Other3 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLS1, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×5, 395.32B-ELDDFR ×3, 392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 392.2RG ×3, 392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 392.2-INAT ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 06/01/2026 | FRANKLIN TWP, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 05/23/2026 | Avena Twp, IL | 7 | ✓ | |
| 04/09/2026 | VICTORVILLE, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/21/2026 | SHREVEPORT, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/18/2024 | GASTONIA, NC | ✓ | ||
| 10/03/2024 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
27 incomplete vehicle18 trailer11 truck
Company profile
Officer
DAVID W. BUDD SR.
Annual mileage
4.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
92
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 29 carriers
Shares identifiers with 29 carriers (29 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
01/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.1M mi reported (2025)
05/31/2017 — Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV 3991700-00
05/01/2017 — Insurance filed — Vanliner Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BDA 3991700-00
05/01/2017 — Insurance ended — Vanliner Insurance Company
policy BDA 3991700-00
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV 3991700-00
12/28/2013 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9815603
12/02/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2013)
12/02/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2013)
12/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9815603
12/30/2012 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TCP0000097-00
12/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TCP0000097-00
03/07/2012 — Insurance cancelled — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy RHS8939506
02/09/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/15/2012)
12/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy RHS8939506
12/23/2010 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
CARGO · policy TCP100932
12/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
CARGO · policy TCP100932
11/26/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/06/2010)
11/26/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/16/2010)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/185771.