BUD DOG EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1696106 • 830 PEACHTREE STREET, PRATTVILLE, AL, 36066
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-622764 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 21, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA988313294 | ON FILE | Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA06245800 | ON FILE | Oct 22, 2010 | Apr 29, 2011 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0076279 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2023 | Oct 22, 2024 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0076279 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2022 | Oct 22, 2023 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PKG-100309 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2020 | Oct 22, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 643750001 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2019 | Oct 22, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 643750001 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 22, 2017 | May 21, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06915900 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2011 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06915900 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2011 | Oct 22, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06245800 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2010 | Oct 22, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA02598100 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2007 | Oct 22, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA02598100 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2007 | Nov 26, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA02598100 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2007 | Oct 22, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA02598100 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2007 | Nov 26, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA988313294 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0076279 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0076279 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2023 | Oct 22, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | PKG-100309 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2022 | Oct 22, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 643750001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 643750001 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2019 | May 21, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06915900 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06915900 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2017 | Oct 22, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06245800 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2011 | Oct 22, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06245800 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02598100 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2010 | Nov 26, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02598100 | CARGO | Nov 26, 2010 | Nov 26, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02598100 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2010 | Oct 22, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02598100 | CARGO | Oct 22, 2010 | Oct 22, 2010 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC622764 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2024 |
| MC622764 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2019 |
| MC622764 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 2007 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
15 states • 47 inspections
Violation Summary (128 violations from 47 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 11 | 2 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 8 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHCR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AR | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (47 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL MACON | I-85 | ...264226 | BUD DOG EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 14, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOWLING GREEN | I 0065 | ...617135 | BUD DOG EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 23, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL-2024-0047-US1952 | Oct 3, 2024 | 395.8(e)(1) | $10,800 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records