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BUDS EXPRESS INC

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

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  • MC #93971
  • USDOT #3132603 USDOT Active
  • 10
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier/iep
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BUDS EXPRESS INC is a Melrose Park, IL freight carrier/iep that is authorized for: 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 Sep 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 Indiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: IN (5), WI (3), 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 3 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.85 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.2 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 10
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 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

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4

Unsafe Driving 1

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

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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