Budd Van Lines Inc
USDOT 185771 · MC-152533 · Somerset, New Jersey · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Budd Van Lines Inc is a corporation based in Somerset, New Jersey, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 215 power units and 102 drivers, which ranks it #31 by fleet size among 229 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in New Jersey. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 108 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 7.1% of vehicle inspections and 8.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 1 fatality, 5 tow-away), or 2.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, motor vehicles.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Budd Van Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 185771 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-152533 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 24 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 |
| Phone | (732) 627-0600 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 185771.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 31 | 5 | 10 |
| Truck tractors | 36 | 19 | 23 |
| Trailers | 111 | 0 | 6 |
- 0.47 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 4,053,674 miles reported for 2025 – about 18,854 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 74% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 102 CDL drivers; 102 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and New Jersey carriers with 50+ units (229).
| Measure | Budd Van Lines Inc | Same size, US | NJ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.1% | 18.8% | 14.7% | 62% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 8.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 219% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.3 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 48% lower than average |
| Inspections | 108 | 108 with a driver check, 56 with a vehicle check, 84 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 17, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Budd Van Lines Inc?
Budd Van Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 185771 and operating authority MC-152533.
How many trucks does Budd Van Lines Inc have?
It reports 215 power units (78 tractors, 46 straight trucks) and 117 trailers, with 102 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 7, 2026).
Where is Budd Van Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Somerset, New Jersey 08873.
What is the out-of-service rate of Budd Van Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 7.1% of vehicle inspections and 8.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.