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Carrier profile · USDOT 563245 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Bud Distributing Inc

Dowagiac, MI · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 1994
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBeverages
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (269) 782-3141
10
Power units
8
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
71K
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
10
Power units
11
Trucks
11
Tractors owned
10
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Beverages
Annual mileage
71,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
563245
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Bud Distributing Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
May 12, 1994
Last MCS-150
May 21, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
8 (8)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Bud Distributing Inc's USDOT number?

Bud Distributing Inc's USDOT number is 563245.

Is Bud Distributing Inc authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Bud Distributing Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Bud Distributing Inc's fleet?

10 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 21, 2026.

Where is Bud Distributing Inc located?

Bud Distributing Inc is located at 52322 M-51 North, Dowagiac, MI, 49047. Phone: (269) 782-3141.

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