Buddy Moore Trucking INC
Birmingham, AL
Profile data updated Aug 2, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
359
Power Units
354
Drivers
FMCSA since 1999 (26 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since December 1999. Based in Birmingham, AL, they operate a fleet of 359 power units with 354 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Movers, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Buddy Moore Trucking INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Tractors | 290 | 64 | 0 | 354 |
| Trailers | 923 | 6 | 0 | 929 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Buddy Moore Trucking INC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 354
MCS-150 Mileage: 29,587,457 miles (2025)
Driver Information
354
Total Drivers
354
CDL Drivers
352
Interstate Drivers
2
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC
301 trucks and 369 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 24, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Wabash Vans, Benson/wabash. Equipment breakdown: 368 SEMI-TRAILER, 299 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 368 | 55% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 299 | 45% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 0% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (369 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 368 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Wabash | 104 |
| Transcraft | 91 |
| Utility Trailer | 44 |
| Great Dane | 27 |
| Benson Tru | 22 |
| Bens | 20 |
| Fontaine | 20 |
| Unpublishe | 7 |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 |
| Unknown | 3 |
| Reitnouer | 3 |
| Tnsc | 2 |
| Magnolia T | 2 |
| Benson | 2 |
| Mack Trail | 2 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 199 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 162 |
| Other Trailer | 1 |
| Special Purpose Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 288 |
| 48 ft | 72 |
| 40 ft | 5 |
| 45 ft | 1 |
| 42 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 367 |
| 1 axle | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 183 | 27% |
| Wabash Vans | 103 | 15% |
| Benson/wabash | 96 | 14% |
| International | 69 | 10% |
| Transcraft/wabash | 53 | 8% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 45 | 7% |
| Peterbilt | 30 | 4% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 27 | 4% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 21 | 3% |
| Kenworth | 19 | 3% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 6 | 1% |
| Fryfogle Manufacturing, Inc. | 5 | 1% |
| Reitnouer Inc | 3 | 0% |
| Transcraft | 2 | 0% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 2 | 0% |
| Wabash | 2 | 0% |
| Magnolia T | 1 | 0% |
| Magnolia Trailers, Inc. | 1 | 0% |
| Vermeer | 1 | 0% |
| Manac | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R710573 | TX | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 197C060 | TX | Mack Trail SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| R718017 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 3530823 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| A144657 | AL | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PF80653 | IN | Magnolia T SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| A140818 | AL | Transcraft SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3531129 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3763017 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PE87421 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3530857 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| PF14811 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3530910 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| R718012 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 3458070 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 197C070 | TX | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 3530815 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| R751499 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| A144649 | AL | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| U577403 | TN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
Plate registrations span 10 states: IN (291) · AL (283) · TX (56) · TN (21) · ME (9) · UK (6) · IL (1) · FL (1) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 670)
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. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
641
Inspections
24 months
545
Violations
Total found
111
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.6%)
✗ Worse than national average (+8.4%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/29/2026 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/28/2026 | NM | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/27/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/24/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/24/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/23/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2026 | TN | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 07/22/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2026 | MS | Full | 6 | 1 |
| 07/20/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | TN | Full | 4 | 2 |
| 07/20/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 641 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
P&S INSURANCE RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | P&S INSURANCE RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | 91X | RRG488790 | $1 Million | 11/01/2025 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT11086A | 10/24/2023 | 11/24/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT11086A | 10/24/2023 | 11/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07323801 | 03/01/2013 | 11/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LJO0000167 | 03/01/2020 | 10/24/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07524401 | 11/01/2013 | 10/15/2014 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07524401 | 11/01/2013 | 09/01/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08180501 | 08/01/2015 | 08/02/2016 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07834601 | 09/01/2014 | 08/01/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY | LICX1206677 | 07/18/2024 | 07/18/2025 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08180501 | 08/01/2015 | 07/01/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08522601 | 07/01/2016 | 06/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08616601 | 06/01/2017 | 06/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1080509140 | 04/01/2004 | 04/29/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CRL-001-0001 | 04/01/2006 | 04/28/2007 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080509204 | 04/01/2004 | 04/24/2005 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 005CAT000153 | 03/16/2000 | 04/19/2001 | TERM/CANCL | |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | 69489520 | 04/02/2003 | 04/08/2004 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | DF003Y-005 | 04/01/2005 | 04/05/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08616901 | 06/01/2017 | 04/01/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 300580 | 04/01/2010 | 04/01/2012 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
23
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
11
Injuries
22
Tow-Aways
23 FMCSA-recordable · 22 state-recordable
Of 23 reported crashes: 3 in adverse weather · 3 on adverse road surfaces · 7 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2026 | GA | SANDY SPRINGS, GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Wet · Dusk |
| 06/01/2026 | AL | MOBILE, AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/25/2026 | OH | CINCINNATI, OH | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/10/2026 | AL | RURAL BALDWIN, AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Fog · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/15/2026 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 01/13/2026 | NC | KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/12/2026 | AL | BIRMINGHAM, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 01/04/2026 | MS | ALCORN, MS | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 11/19/2025 | NC | DALLAS, NC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 10/30/2025 | AL | RURAL BLOUNT, AL | 2 | 1 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Dark — lit |
| 10/17/2025 | AL | HARTSELLE, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/26/2025 | AL | TALLADEGA, AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/11/2025 | AL | RURAL TALLADEGA, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/07/2025 | LA | KENNER, LA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | Rain · Wet · Dusk |
| 07/08/2025 | TX | BEAUMONT, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/14/2025 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/06/2025 | TX | HEARNE, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/17/2025 | OH | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 03/17/2025 | LA | RURAL, LA | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/12/2025 | KY | LOUISVILLE, KY | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/05/2024 | GA | GA | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 11/20/2024 | TN | PORTLAND, TN | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 08/15/2024 | FL | DUNDEE, FL | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Movers, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC's authority currently active?
BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC been in business?
BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC has been registered with the FMCSA since December 1999, making their authority approximately 26 years, 7 months old.
Where is BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC located?
BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC is physically located at 925 34TH STREET NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222.
Roadside Inspection History 641 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC has been inspected 641 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in AL, TN, SC. Out of these, 95 inspections (about 15%) 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%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOL — 36 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-29 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-28 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-27 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-24 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-24 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-23 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-22 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-22 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-22 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-20 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-07-20 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
387 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC, of which 101 (26%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 259 | 98 |
| Unsafe Driving | 89 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 33 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 1 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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