BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC

DOT 974510 MC 414580 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
13 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 23.08% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
7 units

Drivers: 7

Trailers: 10 (10 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

4625 INDUSTRIAL RD, FT WAYNE, IN, 46825

Phone Number

(260) 471-1877

Mailing Address

4625 INDUSTRIAL RD, FT WAYNE, IN, 46825

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(260) 918-1724

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
24 yrs, 10 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-05-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-09-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-07-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-06-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-06-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-02-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-08-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2001-10-05 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2023-01-01 BIPD/Primary SCR 0000516-00 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2025-01-01 BIPD/Excess EXT30029516902 $1,000,000 ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY … 2026-01-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-01-01 BIPD/Excess EXT30029516901 $1,000,000 ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY … 2025-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-01-01 BIPD/Excess EXT30029516900 $1,000,000 ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY … 2024-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-08-24 BIPD/Excess EXT 5500021-00 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2023-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-10-01 BIPD/Primary CRA5500021-00 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2023-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-07-20 BIPD/Primary TP9881561 02 $1,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2015-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-06-27 BIPD/Primary MCP04384A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2015-07-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-06-11 BIPD/Primary MCP04384A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2013-07-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-05-14 BIPD/Primary MCP04384A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2013-06-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-05-14 BIPD/Primary AIJZ9145449002 $1,000,000 WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE… 2013-05-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-10-15 BIPD/Primary 61 UEN IT2319 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2012-05-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-05-14 CARGO 61 MS TE6312 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2013-07-09 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2005-07-24 BIPD/Primary 133720557 $1,000,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2008-10-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-05-14 CARGO DCT000005113 $1,000,000 CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2007-05-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-04-14 BIPD/Primary 102 982 08 60 $1,000,000 AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF … 2001-04-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-04-14 BIPD/Primary 1029820860 $1,000,000 AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF … 2001-04-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-04-14 BIPD/Primary BUA1029820860 $1,000,000 AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF … 2001-04-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

23.08%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

13 inspections · 3 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

50.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Above average

4 inspections · 2 OOS

Total inspections: 13 Last inspection: Jun 26, 2026 Total crashes: 47

FMCSA Inspection Records (13 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 26, 2026

LITTJ05750

Level 3 MI KW 1XKYD49X...

Jun 18, 2026

1252001513

1 viol.
Level 3 GA KENWORTH 1XK1D49X...

Jan 22, 2026

9655000036

1 viol.
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jun 23, 2025

BOSSL00827

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MI VLV 4V4NC9EG...

Jun 9, 2025

PEIFM07252

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 MI PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Apr 30, 2025

6050000925

Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EG...

Apr 30, 2025

LAPCS00268

Level 3 LA KENWORTH 1XK1D49X...

Feb 12, 2025

3245000263

Level 3 OH PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Dec 31, 2024

5476002387

Level 2 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EG...

Oct 16, 2024

0289000026

2 viol.
Level 1 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EG...

Aug 5, 2024

DETGT04843

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MI VOLV 4V4NC9EG...

Jun 4, 2024

7310001748

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDV...

Apr 4, 2024

4039620186

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJGEDV...
Total Inspections

13

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

13

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (47 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Oct 7, 2025

IN • IN0904817772

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 8, 2024

IN • IN0904502865

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2019

MA • MA1003630214

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jan 8, 2019

LA • LA0190002254

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 30, 2018

TX • TX5BBDHQE1YM

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 4, 2015

TX • TX4FE8HQE1KU

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 20, 2015

TX • TX4DPAHQE1W9

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 10, 2015

TX • TX4BV8HQE1ND

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 17, 2015

MS • MS9026150001

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 10, 2014

LA • LA0173626188

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 24, 2014

LA • LA0140021372

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 21, 2013

TX • TX3XIAHQE1EO

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 16, 2013

TX • TX3USCHQE1BX

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jun 14, 2013

TX • TX3TCEHQE1GB

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 14, 2013

TX • TX3T5AHQE115

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

24

Total Crashes

47

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

12

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 2

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

13
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

7
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

7

7 owned

Trailers

10

10 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

7

CDL Drivers: 7
Interstate: 7
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 7
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Machinery Oilfield Chemicals Dry Bulk Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

7

Power Units

7

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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