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FREEDOM TOURS COACH LINES INC
Suffolk, VA
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 2901675 · MC 976200
Inactive
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-976200 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Lancer Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Inactive Carrier Status
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on April 29, 2021; first granted July 11, 2016 (10 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC976200
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BA174645
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2901675
MC Number
MC-976200
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
March 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 19, 2016
Authority First Granted
July 11, 2016
Authority Reinstated
April 29, 2021
Annual Mileage
45,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
6050 Mainsail Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charlene Gaines
Officer 2
Von Ian Gaines Sr.
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
2 of 2 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
NJ2
US2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcoach | Motor Coach | 2M93JMHAX8W064576 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JM8A0GW067414 | 2 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | SPQKI06483 | NJ | III | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JM8A0GW067414 |
VA P163589 |
| April 24, 2026 | SPQKI06482 | NJ | III | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
— |
2M93JMHAX8W064576 |
VA P135950 |
| January 16, 2025 | 1793000116 | US | V | 1 | 1 | — | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JM8A0GW067414 |
VA P163589 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 16, 2025 | 1793000115 | US | V | 1 | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTORCOACH |
2M93JMHAX8W064576 |
VA P135950 |
| 393.91B-U | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2021 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| November 19, 2020 | REVOKED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| July 11, 2016 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 2, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 18, 2026.
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