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BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC

DOT 974510
MC 414580
Entity Carrier
4625 INDUSTRIAL RD, FT WAYNE, IN 46825 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
974510
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Overview

BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jan 2026, based in Ft Wayne, Indiana, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 7 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
60%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJan 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 14.3
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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19 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

11
Inspections, 24 mo
13
Violations, 24 mo
4
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-02
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-09-02
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-06-18
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2026-01-22
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2025-06-23
177.834A-HMC — HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-06-23
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-06-09
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-06-09
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2025-06-09
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2025-06-09
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2025-06-09
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2024-10-16
393.48A-BMBCBD — Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) (Unit 2)
2024-10-16
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 2)

Fleet Profile

Power units7
Drivers7
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-414580

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 974510 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC operate?
It runs 7 power units with 7 drivers on file.

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4625 INDUSTRIAL RD
FT WAYNE, IN 46825
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