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ECHO TOURS & CHARTERS LP
DBA: Echo Afc Transportation
Dallas, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $5,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $4,000,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2172280 · MC 755212
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-755212 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 37 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $5,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $4,000,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 37 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC755212
Motor Carrier of Passengers · $5,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EXT30072609801
Greenwich Insurance Company
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy RAC9438946
ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EXT30072609800
AXIS Surplus Insurance Company
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy P-001-001469197-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$7,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2172280
MC Number
MC-755212
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 12, 2011
Authority Granted
May 23, 2012
Annual Mileage
1,824,201 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1505 Skyline Rd, Dallas, TX 75051
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
George Mbulo Jr
Officer 2
John Ferrari
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesPassengersOilfield Equipment
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
37
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
0.0% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
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
0 of 13 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 23, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 10, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
US21
IL4
TX4
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 52 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
15
Motor Coach
5
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo BXXR | Bus | 3CET2V922L5200491 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo BXXR | Bus | 3CET2V924J5189085 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo BXXR | Bus | 3CET2V926L5200493 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo BXXR | Bus | 3CET2W428P5210221 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner S2C 106 Conventional Cab & Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 4UZADRDU2GCHV7256 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B3N3081818 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B0N3081736 | 1 | — |
| Van Hool B | Motor Coach | YE2XC86B0S3084535 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B1P3084034 | 1 | — |
| Van Hool B | Motor Coach | YE2XC86B3S3084545 | 1 | — |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B4P3084030 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B4R3084175 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B4R3084208 | 1 | — |
| Van Hool B | Motor Coach | YE2XC86B4S3084540 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B6N3081787 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B6R3084176 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B6R3084193 | 1 | — |
| Van Hool B | Motor Coach | YE2XC86B6S3084541 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B7N3081779 | 1 | — |
| Van Hool B | Motor Coach | YE2XC86B8S3084542 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86BXN3081775 | 1 | 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 (37)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2026 | V262589287 | TX, TX | I | 2 | — | ECHO TOURS & CHARTERS LP | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC86B4R3084175 |
TX 2MBP345 |
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 22, 2026 | 7JZD9DAESR | TX, TX | I | 1 | 1 | — | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC86B1P3084034 |
TX 2MBP330 |
| 393.62-BEMEI | OOSBuses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed). | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 22, 2026 | V262664912 | TX, TX | I | 1 | — | YARD | Bus |
— |
YE2XC86B1N3081728 |
TX T09495 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| October 22, 2026 | V262664631 | TX, TX | I | — | — | ECHO | Bus |
— |
YE2XC86BXP3084033 |
TX 2MBP331 |
| February 5, 2026 | 0097001408 | BROADVIEW IL | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VOLVO |
3CET2W428P5210221 |
IL P1182577 |
| February 5, 2026 | 5005120386 | S 25TH AVE, IL | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VOLVO |
3CET2V924J5189085 |
IL P1158473 |
| February 5, 2026 | 5005120385 | S 25TH AVE, IL | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VOLVO |
3CET2V926L5200493 |
IL P1127985 |
| February 4, 2026 | 1900000094 | BROADVIEW IL, US | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL B |
YE2XC86B9S3084534 |
IL DVE3373 |
| February 4, 2026 | 1967000077 | BROADVIEW IL, US | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL B |
YE2XC86B0S3084535 |
IL P1297829 |
| February 4, 2026 | 5005460130 | 2801 S 25TH AVE, IL | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VOLVO |
3CET2V922L5200491 |
IL P1127984 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TDEM | 1 | July 6, 2024 |
| ECHO TRANSFER & TOURS | 1 | June 27, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 14, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 21, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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