Buchanan Hauling & Rigging Inc
USDOT 649444 · MC-306359 · Fort Wayne, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Buchanan Hauling & Rigging Inc is a company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 117 power units and 93 drivers, which ranks it #131 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 280 times – about 2.4 inspections per power unit. 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 8.5 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Buchanan Hauling & Rigging Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 649444 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-306359 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 4625 Industrial Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 |
| Phone | (260) 399-4410 |
| First registered | Jul 9, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 649444.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 89 | 27 | 0 |
| Trailers | 600 | 15 | 0 |
- 0.79 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,180,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 78,462 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 94% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 93 CDL drivers; 93 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 Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Buchanan Hauling & Rigging I | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.5% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 34% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 86% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 91% higher than average |
| Inspections | 280 | 280 with a driver check, 184 with a vehicle check, 121 BASIC violations recorded, 7 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 16, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Buchanan Hauling & Rigging Inc?
Buchanan Hauling & Rigging Inc is registered with USDOT number 649444 and operating authority MC-306359.
How many trucks does Buchanan Hauling & Rigging Inc have?
It reports 117 power units (116 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 615 trailers, with 93 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 30, 2026).
Where is Buchanan Hauling & Rigging Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825.
What is the out-of-service rate of Buchanan Hauling & Rigging Inc?
Over 24 months, 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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.