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BUDS EXPRESS INC

2225 W NORTH AVE SUITE G1 · Melrose Park, IL 60160

Authorized: Property
(224) 612-2082 Tap to call
  • MC #93971
  • USDOT #3132603 USDOT Active
  • 10
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BUDS EXPRESS INC is a Melrose Park, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-93971 and their USDOT number is 3132603.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/26/2026 · last updated Jun 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/26/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 438,992 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Wisconsin — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: WI (5), IN (5), IL (2). Home base: Melrose Park, Illinois.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.5 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.09 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.91 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 12
    Total
  • 6
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BUDS EXPRESS INC
2225 W NORTH AVE SUITE G1
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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