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Carrier profile · USDOT 974510 · MC414580 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Buchanan Specialized Inc

Ft Wayne, IN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, Hay+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (260) 471-1877
7
Power units
7
Drivers
10
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
535K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 50.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
50.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 10 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.93 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10
Driver inspections
10
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2006)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC414580
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2023Liability (BIPD) · National Interstate Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7
Power units
7
Trucks
7
Tractors owned
10
Trailers owned
7
Drivers
7
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionEmpty Drums
Annual mileage
535,196 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
974510
MC / docket
MC-414580
Legal name
Buchanan Specialized Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 23, 2001
Last MCS-150
Jan 16, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
7 (7)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
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Frequently asked

What is Buchanan Specialized Inc's USDOT number?

Buchanan Specialized Inc's USDOT number is 974510 and its docket number is MC414580.

Is Buchanan Specialized Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Buchanan Specialized Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10 roadside inspections, a 50.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Buchanan Specialized Inc's fleet?

7 power units and 7 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 16, 2026.

What insurance does Buchanan Specialized Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Interstate Insurance Company.

Where is Buchanan Specialized Inc located?

Buchanan Specialized Inc is located at 4625 Industrial Rd, Ft Wayne, IN, 46825. Phone: (260) 471-1877.

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