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Carrier profile · USDOT 3436354 · MC1114788 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Buds LLC

Rolling Meadows, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2020
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor Vehicles
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (224) 650-1313
18
Power units
18
Drivers
29
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
1.4M
Annual miles
6 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 70.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS well above average: 10.3% 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 rates0/20
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
70.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 7 of 10 inspections
Driver out-of-service
10.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 29 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.70 per 1M mi
Total inspections
29
Driver inspections
29
Vehicle inspections
10
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1114788
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jun 29, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Milford Casualty Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
18
Power units
18
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
18
Drivers
18
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Annual mileage
1,429,025 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3436354
MC / docket
MC-1114788
Legal name
Buds LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 4, 2020
Last MCS-150
Aug 5, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
18 (18)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

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 Buds LLC's USDOT number?

Buds LLC's USDOT number is 3436354 and its docket number is MC1114788.

Is Buds LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Buds LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 29 roadside inspections, a 70.0% vehicle and 10.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Buds LLC's fleet?

18 power units and 18 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 5, 2025.

What insurance does Buds LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Milford Casualty Insurance Company.

Where is Buds LLC located?

Buds LLC is located at 2775 W Algonquin Rd Ste 250, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008. Phone: (224) 650-1313.

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