Carrier profile · USDOT 185771 · MC152533 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Budd Van Lines Inc

Somerset, NJ · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMotor Vehicles
124
Power units
102
Drivers
107
Inspections · 24 mo
6
Crashes · 24 mo
4.1M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
86
/ 100
Review before loading

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months. Driver OOS above average: 8.4% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates16/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
7.1%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 56 inspections
Driver out-of-service
8.4%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 9 of 107 inspections
Crashes
6
1 fatal1 injury6 tow-away
Crash rate 0.74 per 1M mi
Total inspections
107
Driver inspections
107
Vehicle inspections
56
People injured
1
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2016)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

Closed enforcement cases — case numbers, violation codes and the amount settled — are available after you create a free account.

Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC152533
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Household GoodsMotor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. May 1, 2017Liability (BIPD) · Vanliner Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Vanliner Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
124
Power units
124
Trucks
36
Tractors owned
119
Trailers owned
102
Drivers
92
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor Vehicles
Annual mileage
4,053,674 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
185771
MC / docket
MC-152533
Legal name
Budd Van Lines Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jan 27, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
102 (92)
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 Budd Van Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Budd Van Lines Inc's USDOT number is 185771 and its docket number is MC152533.

Is Budd Van Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Budd Van Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 107 roadside inspections, a 7.1% vehicle and 8.4% driver out-of-service rate, and 6 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Budd Van Lines Inc's fleet?

124 power units and 102 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 27, 2026.

What insurance does Budd Van Lines Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Vanliner Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Budd Van Lines Inc located?

Budd Van Lines Inc is located at 24 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, NJ, 08873-5960. Phone: (732) 627-0600.

Similar carriers in New Jersey

All New Jersey carriers →

Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.