HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/185771-budd-van-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BUDD VAN LINES INC
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (732) 627-0600, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC152533.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC152533 | — | Vanliner Insurance Company Policy BDC 3991700-00 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | May 1, 2017 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC152533 | Primary | Vanliner Insurance Company Policy BDA 3991700-00 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2017 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 54 · New Jersey avg 22.1%
8 of 105 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | GA | 3 | 7 | No |
| Aug 23, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | IN | 3 | 3 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | NY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The New Jersey average covers 63,084 vehicle and 96,072 driver inspections of all New Jersey-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
84 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 120 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 27 | 2 | 32.1% | 10.2% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 5 | 31.0% | 73.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | 26.2% | 9.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 4 | 4 | 4.8% | 0.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 6 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. Drugs · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3924ADOSU | 2 | 2 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Franklin Twp, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| May 23, 2026 | Avena Twp, IL | 0 | 7 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Victorville, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Shreveport, LA | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Gastonia, NC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 185771 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC152533 |
| Legal name | BUDD VAN LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 215 |
| Drivers | 102 |
| Annual mileage | 4,053,674 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 17, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor Vehicles
Questions about BUDD VAN LINES INC
What does BUDD VAN LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC152533: Household goods carrier (may move household goods for hire); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BUDD VAN LINES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BUDD VAN LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 185771. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (732) 627-0600, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC152533, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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