BUD COLEY TRUCKING INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026100 inspections · 31 violations (3 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.48A-BIBDVehicle Maintenance
Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
20
5× · sev 4
- 2392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
12
4× · sev 3
- 3393.81-HVehicle Maintenance
Horn - Inoperative or defective
3
1× · sev 3
- 4395.24D-ELDPTHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t
3
1× · sev 3
- 5392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 6392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
- 7395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
- 8395.22G-ELDMFVHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
1
1× · sev 1
- 9392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLSIV
State/Local Laws - State insurance violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- MS9
- TN4
- LA3
- GA3
- AR2
- KS2
- KY2
- AL2
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Crittenden County, AR
Medium impact6 of 25 violations in the last 12 months (24%) came from inspections in Crittenden County, AR. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Crittenden County, AR to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 16% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× · 39%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× · 23%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 5%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 7%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 23% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner9× · 42%
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t1× · 29%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 10%
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× · 3%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 33% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle5× · 39%
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× · 5%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 39%
- 392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface1× · 4%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.48A-BIBD×4Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 392.2-SLLLR×2State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 396.3A1-BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination · OOS
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA77 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 47 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
3
Tow-away
3
Injury
0
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi34 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi5 drivers
- Company officer
- DAVID A COLEY
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1990-09-27
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-02-05
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 39 trucks · 38 owned tractors · 160 owned trailers · 1 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 413 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
66 events- 09/15/2025Insurance filed — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 506-9239857
- 09/15/2025Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0155529001
- 08/19/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/12/2025)
- 08/19/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/12/2025)
- 02/05/2025MCS-150 update filed
4.6M mi reported (2024)
- 09/15/2020Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD000237
- 09/15/2019Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0010941001
- 09/15/2018Insurance cancelled — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8714023
- 08/20/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/10/2018)
- 08/20/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/10/2018)
- 09/15/2012Insurance cancelled — PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 21UENOI1024
- 08/20/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/17/2012)
- 08/20/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/17/2012)
- 09/15/2011Insurance cancelled — PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 21UENOI1024
- 08/19/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/15/2011)
- 08/19/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/15/2011)
- 03/30/2011Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0510ANJ108211-019
- 03/03/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2011)
- 09/15/2010Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DAL 010174
- 09/15/2010Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 790007755
- 09/15/2009Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy RICTN0002594
- 09/15/2009Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751335-1107-071
- 08/19/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/15/2009)
- 09/15/2008Insurance replaced — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 11CA0001
- 09/15/2007Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA060230
- 07/20/2007Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA060230
- 06/29/2007Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA050205
- 06/21/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2007)
- 06/04/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/07/2007)
- 06/04/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/07/2007)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2019-01-28
- Last review
- 2021-12-31
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-02-05
- Reported mileage
- 4,600,000 mi (2024)
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