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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
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BUDS EXPRESS INC is a Melrose Park, IL freight carrier 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 Jul 21, 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 — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

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

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 7 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 0.96 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.91 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 13
    Total
  • 7
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 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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