Bourdeau Bros INC
Sheldon, VT
Profile data updated Jun 7, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
59
Power Units
23
Drivers
Est. 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
C
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BOURDEAU BROS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in SHELDON, VT, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Bourdeau Bros INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 43 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Tractors | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Trailers | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Bourdeau Bros INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 23
MCS-150 Mileage: 546,794 miles (2025)
Driver Information
23
Total Drivers
23
CDL Drivers
15
Interstate Drivers
8
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BOURDEAU BROS INC
29 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Freightliner, International. Equipment breakdown: 11 SEMI-TRAILER, 11 TRUCK TRACTOR, 7 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is high — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. FMCSA typically flags carriers in this range for review. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 38% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 11 | 38% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 24% |
Vehicle makes (14 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 7 | 25% |
| Freightliner | 4 | 14% |
| International | 3 | 11% |
| Peterbilt | 2 | 7% |
| Ford | 2 | 7% |
| Wali | 2 | 7% |
| Trout River Industries | 1 | 4% |
| Kruz | 1 | 4% |
| Corn Belt | 1 | 4% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 1 | 4% |
| Trail King Industries | 1 | 4% |
| Stri | 1 | 4% |
| Gdan | 1 | 4% |
| Bren | 1 | 4% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 29 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE91496 | NY | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | Mar 2026 |
| 53011PC | NY | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Mar 2026 |
| 03E86 | VT | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 65D18 | VT | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| AXB901 | VT | RAVE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| 53010PC | NY | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Dec 2025 |
| 54404ND | NY | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| BD47449 | NY | CORN BELT SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| 47073PF | NY | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| CD37327 | NY | MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Sep 2025 |
| 41482PC | NY | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Sep 2025 |
| 92747MA | NY | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 40799PF | NY | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jul 2025 |
| BK68377 | NY | TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2025 |
| 50009PF | NY | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 25222PF | NY | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | May 2025 |
| 17E99 | VT | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 20E92 | VT | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2025 |
| AST751 | VT | WALI SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2025 |
| 33412PF | NY | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2025 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: NY (18) · VT (11)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 29)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
34
Inspections
24 months
66
Violations
Total found
11
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+7.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2026 | NY | Full | 16 | 3 |
| 05/21/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 03/12/2026 | VT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/06/2026 | VT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/24/2026 | NY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/30/2025 | VT | Walk-Around | 5 | 1 |
| 12/18/2025 | US | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/18/2025 | US | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/17/2025 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/08/2025 | VT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/17/2025 | NY | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 09/16/2025 | NY | Walk-Around | 5 | ✓ |
| 08/13/2025 | NY | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 08/07/2025 | VT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BOURDEAU BROS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BOURDEAU BROS INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Is BOURDEAU BROS INC's authority currently active?
BOURDEAU BROS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BOURDEAU BROS INC been in business?
BOURDEAU BROS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is BOURDEAU BROS INC located?
BOURDEAU BROS INC is physically located at 25 SEVERANCE ROAD, SHELDON, VT 05483.
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How does a fleet like BOURDEAU BROS INC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in VT?
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Roadside Inspection History 34 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BOURDEAU BROS INC has been inspected 34 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NY, VT, US. Out of these, 8 inspections (about 24%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 16 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-05-21 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-12 | VT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-06 | VT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-24 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-30 | VT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-18 | US | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-18 | US | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-17 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-08 | VT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-17 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-09-16 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2025-08-13 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-07 | VT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-16 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-15 | VT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-06-26 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-24 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | — |
| 2025-06-24 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-13 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-24 | VT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-09 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-25 | VT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-03-10 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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