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SUN COACH LINES LLC
Adamsburg, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 185303 · MC 151711
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1981
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-151711 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Rli Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 7, 2020; first granted December 21, 1981 (44 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC151711
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy LFB0020661
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
185303
MC Number
MC-151711
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
March 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
December 21, 1981
Authority Reinstated
December 7, 2020
Annual Mileage
2,915,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Adamsburg, PA
Email
Cargo Types
PassengersOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
1 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA12
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 310 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNCPAXGF319238 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8N7HB690307 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Blue Bird BB Conventional | Bus - School Bus | 1BAKGCPA9BF275252 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Blue Bird BB Conventional | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BAKJCPA9HF325321 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Blue Bird BB Conventional | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BAKJCSA6MF367186 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8N2GB208244 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8N5HB690306 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8N7HB473792 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8N8FB540428 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8N8GB208247 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | M175000094 | MCKEESPORT PA | III | 1 | — | — | Bus |
BLUE BIRD |
1BABNCPAXGF319238 |
PA SC95978 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 2, 2026 | M175000093 | MCKEESPORT PA | III | 1 | — | — | Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8N8GB208247 |
PA SC95974 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 2, 2026 | M175000092 | MCKEESPORT PA | III | 1 | — | — | Bus |
BLUE BIRD |
1BABNCPAXGF319238 |
PA SC98546 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | M131000246 | JEFFERSON HILLS PA | III | 1 | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8N7HB690307 |
PA SC98433 |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| March 11, 2025 | B205507016 | AT PA COACH BUS GARAGE, PA | I | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8N2GB208244 |
PA SC95967 |
| March 11, 2025 | B205507015 | AT PA COACH BUS GARAGE, PA | I | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8N7HB473792 |
PA SC95982 |
| November 18, 2024 | H623432329 | ON POPLAR ST IAO N FORNEY AVE, PA | I | 6 | 1 | CONEWAGO VALLEY SCHOOLS | School Bus |
BLUE BIRD |
1BAKGCPA9BF275252 |
PA SC84538 |
| 396.3A1-LLEAK | OOSA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.203B | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| November 18, 2024 | H623432328 | ON POPLAR ST AT IAO N FORNEY A, PA | I | — | — | CONEWAGO VALLEY SCHOOLS | School Bus |
BLUE BIRD |
1BAKJCPA9HF325321 |
PA SC95952 |
| October 3, 2024 | H623427724 | ON POPLAR ST IAO N FORNEY AVE, PA | I | — | — | CONEWAGO VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | School Bus |
BLUE BIRD |
1BAKJCSA6MF367186 |
PA SC86183 |
| October 3, 2024 | H623427723 | ON N FORNEY AVE IAO POPLAR ST, PA | I | — | — | CONEWAGO VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8N8FB540428 |
PA SC90606 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CONEWAGO VALLEY SCHOOLS | 3 | November 18, 2024 |
| CONEWAGO VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 3 | October 3, 2024 |
| NEW OXFORD SD | 2 | January 22, 2024 |
| LITTLESTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT | 1 | December 20, 2023 |
| SPRING GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT | 1 | December 20, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2020 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| November 23, 2020 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| November 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 17, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 19, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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