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ELKHORN BUS SERVICE INC
DBA: Jones Travel
Elkhorn, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 164199 · MC 144628
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 42 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-144628 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 42 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC144628
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BA171297
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
164199
MC Number
MC-144628
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
April 18, 1984
Annual Mileage
283,943 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
511 S Lincoln Street, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Eric Jones
Cargo Types
Drive/Tow AwayPassengers
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2025 | IL | Level I — Full | MOTORCOACH · 2MG3JM8A0FW067198 | 0 | Clean |
| July 9, 2025 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | MCIN · 2M93JMHA78W064857 | 0 | Clean |
| September 23, 2024 | WI | Level V — Vehicle Only | FORD · 1F66F5DY5B0A03973 | 0 | Clean |
| September 23, 2024 | WI | Level V — Vehicle Only | MOTORCOACH · 2M93JMDA07W064218 | 0 | Clean |
| September 23, 2024 | WI | Level V — Vehicle Only | MOTORCOACH · 2M93JMHA58W064954 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI4
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
1
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Motorhome Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1F66F5DY5B0A03973 | 1 | — |
| Motorcoach | — | 2M93JMDA07W064218 | 1 | — |
| Motorcoach | — | 2M93JMHA58W064954 | 1 | — |
| Mcin | — | 2M93JMHA78W064857 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JM8A0FW067198 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 18, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 1984 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| December 15, 1982 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| March 22, 1982 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| October 23, 1979 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 11, 2026.
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