HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/974510-buchanan-specialized-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:17 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (260) 471-1877, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC414580.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC414580 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy SCR 0000516-00 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2023 | 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 4 · Indiana avg 23.1%
0 of 10 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 22, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 23, 2025 | MI | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 9, 2025 | MI | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2025 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 30, 2025 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 12, 2025 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 31, 2024 | IN | 2 | 0 | 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 Indiana average covers 61,530 vehicle and 111,152 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 11 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 66.7% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 22.2% | 19.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.2% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity unde Load Securement - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177834AHMC | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABMBCBD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 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 Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Warsaw, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 974510 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC414580 |
| Legal name | BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 535,916 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 3, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 23, 2001 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionOtherEmpty Drums
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC
What does BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC's operating authority allow?
MC414580: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 974510. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (260) 471-1877, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC414580, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (260) 471-1877
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCHANAN LOGISTICS INC Broker |
Fort Wayne, IN | 2229240 | MC431807 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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