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T A NELSON COACH LINES INC
Connellsville, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1734295 · MC 637349
Satisfactory
Active 10 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-637349 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Texas Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
17.4% OOS · 30 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 months
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC637349
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BRPCLLTPA011500_083967_01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1734295
MC Number
MC-637349
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
June 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 4, 2008
Authority Reinstated
November 10, 2025
Annual Mileage
330,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
190 Vanderbilt Road, Connellsville, PA 15425
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Randall Richter
Officer 2
Lois R Richter
Cargo Types
PassengersOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
17.4% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
13 of 23 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| December 15, 2024 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA27
NJ1
NY1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
14
Motor Coach
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMEA89P058838 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMFA68P058558 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMFA68P058561 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMFA68P058589 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMFA78P058584 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMBA7FP013907 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMFA48P058588 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMFA78P058553 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH33492FC713021 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH33498EC712485 | 2 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Motor Coach Industries D4005 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M85DMEA1AP059376 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMBA5FP013906 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMFA58P058566 | 1 | — |
| Prevost | Motor Coach | 2PCH33497FC712137 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH33497FC712737 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (30)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | XL00117607 | PITTSBURGH CITY PA | I | 1 | — | YMCA LAUREL HIGHLANDS | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M86DMFA68P058558 |
PA BN03510 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | XL00117608 | PITTSBURGH CITY PA | I | — | — | T A NELSON | Motor Coach |
PREVOST |
2PCH33492FC713021 |
PA BN03509 |
| July 9, 2026 | XL00113034 | PITTSBURGH CITY PA | I | 2 | — | MORGANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M86DMFA68P058558 |
PA BN03510 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | SPRTI02454 | NJ, NJ | II | 2 | 1 | CARRIER FOR CCAC HOMEWOOD | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M86DMFA78P058584 |
PA BN03511 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | J109618158 | STRASBURG TOWNSHIP PA | II | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
PREVOST |
2PCH33497FC712737 |
PA BN03505 |
| May 4, 2026 | XL00107477 | PA, PA | V | — | — | — | Bus |
PREVOST |
2PCH33498EC712485 |
PA BN03508 |
| May 4, 2026 | XL00107481 | PA, PA | V | 1 | — | — | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M86DMBA5FP013906 |
PA BN03502 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | XL00107480 | PA, PA | V | 2 | — | — | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M86DMFA68P058589 |
PA BN03504 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | XL00107479 | PA, PA | V | — | — | — | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M86DMEA89P058838 |
PA BN03506 |
| May 4, 2026 | XL00107478 | PA, PA | V | — | — | — | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M85DMEA1AP059376 |
PA BN04464 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA LAUREL HIGHLANDS | 1 | July 29, 2026 |
| MORGANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 1 | July 9, 2026 |
| CARRIER FOR CCAC HOMEWOOD | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| CHEAT LAKE ELEMENTARY | 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| ST JOHNS CHURCH | 1 | June 11, 2025 |
| BELLE VERNON HIGH SCHOOL | 1 | May 23, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| November 3, 2025 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| October 25, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 29, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 25, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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