BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC

USDOT 974510 • 4625 INDUSTRIAL RD, FT WAYNE, IN, 46825

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
974,510
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2604711877
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
535,196
Physical Address
4625 INDUSTRIAL RD, FT WAYNE, IN, 46825
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Jan 1, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-414580ACTIVEUnknownMay 16, 2022

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COBIPD/ExcessEXT30029516902ON FILEJan 1, 2025Jan 2, 2026
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCRA5500021-00ON FILEOct 1, 2015Jan 1, 2023
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO61 MS TE6312ON FILEMay 14, 2007Jul 9, 2013

Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COBIPD/ExcessEXT30029516901REPLACEDJan 1, 2024Jan 1, 2025
ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COBIPD/ExcessEXT30029516900CANCELLEDJan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2024
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessEXT 5500021-00REPLACEDAug 24, 2016Jan 1, 2023
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessEXT 5500021-00CANCELLEDAug 24, 2016Feb 2, 2023
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP9881561 02CANCELLEDJul 20, 2015Oct 1, 2015
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP04384AREPLACEDJun 27, 2013Jul 20, 2015
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP04384ACANCELLEDJun 27, 2013Jul 29, 2015
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP04384ANAME CHANGEDJun 11, 2013Jul 29, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP04384AREPLACEDJun 11, 2013Jun 27, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP04384AREPLACEDMay 14, 2013Jun 11, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP04384AREPLACEDMay 14, 2013May 14, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP04384ANAME CHANGEDMay 14, 2013Jul 9, 2013
WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAIJZ9145449002REPLACEDMay 14, 2012May 14, 2013
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary61 UEN IT2319REPLACEDOct 15, 2008May 14, 2012
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary133720557CANCELLEDJul 24, 2005Mar 16, 2009
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary133720557REPLACEDJul 24, 2005Oct 15, 2008
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYCARGODCT000005113REPLACEDMay 14, 2005May 14, 2007
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBIPD/PrimaryBUA1029820860CANCELLEDApr 14, 2001Aug 18, 2005
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBIPD/PrimaryBUA1029820860REPLACEDApr 14, 2001Jul 24, 2005
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGCARGO102 982 08 60CANCELLEDApr 14, 2001Aug 18, 2005
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGCARGO102 982 08 60REPLACEDApr 14, 2001May 14, 2005
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBIPD/PrimaryBUA1029820860REPLACEDApr 14, 2001Apr 14, 2001
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBIPD/Primary1029820860REPLACEDApr 14, 2001Apr 14, 2001
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBIPD/Primary102 982 08 60REPLACEDApr 14, 2001Apr 14, 2001

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COEXT30029516902BIPD/ExcessJan 2, 2026Jan 2, 2026
TERM/REPLENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COEXT30029516901BIPD/ExcessJan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025
CANCELENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COEXT30029516900BIPD/ExcessJan 1, 2024Jan 1, 2024
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYEXT 5500021-00BIPD/ExcessFeb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCRA5500021-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYEXT 5500021-00BIPD/ExcessJan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
CANCELNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.TP9881561 02BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2015Oct 1, 2015
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP04384ABIPD/PrimaryJul 29, 2015Jul 29, 2015
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP04384ABIPD/PrimaryJul 20, 2015Jul 20, 2015
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP04384ABIPD/PrimaryJul 29, 2013Jul 29, 2013
NAMECHGHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY61 MS TE6312CARGOJul 9, 2013Jul 9, 2013
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP04384ABIPD/PrimaryJul 9, 2013Jul 9, 2013
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP04384ABIPD/PrimaryJun 27, 2013Jun 27, 2013
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP04384ABIPD/PrimaryJun 11, 2013Jun 11, 2013
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP04384ABIPD/PrimaryMay 14, 2013May 14, 2013
TERM/REPLWAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANYAIJZ9145449002BIPD/PrimaryMay 14, 2013May 14, 2013
TERM/REPLHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY61 UEN IT2319BIPD/PrimaryMay 14, 2012May 14, 2012
TERM/CANCLNORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.133720557BIPD/PrimaryMar 16, 2009Mar 16, 2009
TERM/REPLNORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.133720557BIPD/PrimaryOct 15, 2008Oct 15, 2008
TERM/REPLCLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYDCT000005113CARGOMay 14, 2007May 14, 2007
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBUA1029820860BIPD/PrimaryAug 18, 2005Aug 18, 2005
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING102 982 08 60CARGOAug 18, 2005Aug 18, 2005
TERM/REPLAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBUA1029820860BIPD/PrimaryJul 24, 2005Jul 24, 2005
TERM/REPLAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING102 982 08 60CARGOMay 14, 2005May 14, 2005
TERM/REPLAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING102 982 08 60BIPD/PrimaryApr 14, 2001Apr 14, 2001
TERM/REPLAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING1029820860BIPD/PrimaryApr 14, 2001Apr 14, 2001
TERM/REPLAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBUA1029820860BIPD/PrimaryApr 14, 2001Apr 14, 2001

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC414580CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 5, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 16, 2022
MC414580CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 4, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 28, 2015
MC414580CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 2, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 21, 2015
MC414580CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 26, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 28, 2013
MC414580CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 6, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 12, 2013
MC414580CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 17, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 25, 2009
MC414580CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 22, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 4, 2005
MC414580MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDOct 5, 2001Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
25%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
11
Violations
14
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states11 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (14 violations from 11 inspections)

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Violation Summary (14 violations from 11 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.834A-HMCGeneral loading/unloading hazmat116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.506(a)(1)Placard not visible from direction it faces104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.331(c)Transport other bulk packages without proper ID Numbers11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
27.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+3.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.27vs nat'l 1.80
-0.53 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

10 total · 30.0% OOS
2024-062026-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
12
Across 12 crashes
Tow-Aways
22

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 7, 2025INTOW00WARSAWE WINONA AVE....333964BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC
May 8, 2024INTOW00FORT WAYNEI69 N...JS6990BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC
Jan 23, 2019MAINJURY01
Jan 8, 2019LAINJURY01
Oct 30, 2018TXTOW00
Sep 4, 2015TXINJURY01
Jun 20, 2015TXTOW00
Apr 10, 2015TXTOW00
Feb 17, 2015MSINJURY01
Dec 10, 2014LAINJURY01
Apr 24, 2014LAINJURY01
Nov 21, 2013TXINJURY01
Aug 16, 2013TXINJURY01
Jun 14, 2013TXTOW00
Jun 14, 2013TXFATAL10
Jan 15, 2013TXINJURY01
Nov 22, 2012TXTOW00
Nov 20, 2012TXINJURY01
Oct 30, 2012TXINJURY01
Oct 9, 2012LATOW00
Sep 14, 2012TXINJURY01
Mar 12, 2012LATOW00
Feb 20, 2012LATOW00
Dec 20, 2011TXTOW00
Sep 12, 2011TXTOW00

Compliance Timeline

53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 2, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Excess
Oct 7, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Excess
May 8, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Excess
Feb 2, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jan 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
May 16, 2022
Authority
Jan 23, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 8, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 30, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 4, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 29, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 20, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 10, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 17, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 10, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 24, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 21, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 16, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 29, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 9, 2013
Insurance
Insurance namechg
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO

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