Carrier profile · USDOT 747468 · MC515631 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Paul Buns

DBA Paul Buns Trucking · Woden, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1998
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, HayGravel Fertilizer
2
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
20K
Annual miles
28 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC515631
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 13, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, HayGravel Fertilizer
Annual mileage
20,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
747468
MC / docket
MC-515631
Legal name
Paul Buns
DBA
Paul Buns Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 11, 1998
Last MCS-150
Oct 1, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Individual

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 Paul Buns's USDOT number?

Paul Buns's USDOT number is 747468 and its docket number is MC515631.

Is Paul Buns authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Paul Buns's safety record?

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

How big is Paul Buns's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 1, 2024.

What insurance does Paul Buns carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company.

Where is Paul Buns located?

Paul Buns is located at 209 Main Street, Woden, IA, 50484. Phone: (641) 512-8589.

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