BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC
USDOT 974510 • 4625 INDUSTRIAL RD, FT WAYNE, IN, 46825
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-414580 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 16, 2022 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Excess | EXT30029516902 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CRA5500021-00 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 61 MS TE6312 | ON FILE | May 14, 2007 | Jul 9, 2013 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Excess | EXT30029516901 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Excess | EXT30029516900 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXT 5500021-00 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2016 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXT 5500021-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2016 | Feb 2, 2023 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881561 02 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04384A | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2013 | Jul 20, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04384A | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2013 | Jul 29, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04384A | NAME CHANGED | Jun 11, 2013 | Jul 29, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04384A | REPLACED | Jun 11, 2013 | Jun 27, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04384A | REPLACED | May 14, 2013 | Jun 11, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04384A | REPLACED | May 14, 2013 | May 14, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04384A | NAME CHANGED | May 14, 2013 | Jul 9, 2013 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AIJZ9145449002 | REPLACED | May 14, 2012 | May 14, 2013 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 61 UEN IT2319 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2008 | May 14, 2012 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133720557 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2005 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133720557 | REPLACED | Jul 24, 2005 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | DCT000005113 | REPLACED | May 14, 2005 | May 14, 2007 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | BUA1029820860 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2001 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | BUA1029820860 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2001 | Jul 24, 2005 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | CARGO | 102 982 08 60 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2001 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | CARGO | 102 982 08 60 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2001 | May 14, 2005 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | BUA1029820860 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2001 | Apr 14, 2001 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | 1029820860 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2001 | Apr 14, 2001 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | 102 982 08 60 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2001 | Apr 14, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | EXT30029516902 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | EXT30029516901 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | EXT30029516900 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EXT 5500021-00 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 2, 2023 | Feb 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CRA5500021-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EXT 5500021-00 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | TP9881561 02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04384A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2015 | Jul 29, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04384A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2015 | Jul 20, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04384A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2013 | Jul 29, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 61 MS TE6312 | CARGO | Jul 9, 2013 | Jul 9, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04384A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2013 | Jul 9, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04384A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2013 | Jun 27, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04384A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2013 | Jun 11, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04384A | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2013 | May 14, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | AIJZ9145449002 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2013 | May 14, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 61 UEN IT2319 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2012 | May 14, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 133720557 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 133720557 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DCT000005113 | CARGO | May 14, 2007 | May 14, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BUA1029820860 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2005 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 102 982 08 60 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2005 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BUA1029820860 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2005 | Jul 24, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 102 982 08 60 | CARGO | May 14, 2005 | May 14, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 102 982 08 60 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2001 | Apr 14, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 1029820860 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2001 | Apr 14, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BUA1029820860 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2001 | Apr 14, 2001 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC414580 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2022 |
| MC414580 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2015 |
| MC414580 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2015 |
| MC414580 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2013 |
| MC414580 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2013 |
| MC414580 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2009 |
| MC414580 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2005 |
| MC414580 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 5, 2001 | — | 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
5 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.506(a)(1) | Placard not visible from direction it faces | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.331(c) | Transport other bulk packages without proper ID Numbers | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | 86910260 | PLYMOUTH IN | IN | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 85030617 | WB I-96 @ FRUITPORT REST AREA | MI | Level 2 | VLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9A-LIL, 177.834A-HMC | Yes |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 84903438 | MONROE SCALE N/B | MI | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.47E, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 84563050 | DRY PRONG LA | LA | Level 3 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 84576155 | WARSAW IN | IN | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 83878110 | DEFIANCE OH | OH | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 83523191 | SEYMOUR IN | IN | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 82943361 | VAN WERT OH | OH | Level 1 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.45D-B, 393.48A-BMBCBD | No |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 82316125 | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B | MI | Level 2 | TRIM SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 172.602(c)(1), 172.506(a)(1), 172.331(c) | Yes |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 81838605 | BUNKER HILL IN | IN | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 81307555 | Roadside | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARSAW | E WINONA AVE. | ...333964 | BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC |
| May 8, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | I69 N | ...JS6990 | BUCHANAN SPECIALIZED INC |
| Jan 23, 2019 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2019 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2015 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2015 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2014 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2014 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2013 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2012 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2012 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2012 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2012 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2012 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2012 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2011 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2011 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events