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OWL BUS INC
Quincy, MA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3293105 · MC 1043136
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1043136 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Safety Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4.0% OOS · 39 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1043136
Motor Carrier of Passengers · $5,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Safety Insurance Company
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy 2707904
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3293105
MC Number
MC-1043136
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
May 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 29, 2019
Authority Granted
August 2, 2019
Annual Mileage
2,466,157 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
156 Pine St, Quincy, MA 02170
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Liming Chen
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
25
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service1
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
4.0% of 25 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
10th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2025 | NY | — | 1 | — | Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| April 7, 2025 | NY | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY27
PA2
DE1
MD1
NJ1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
15
Motor Coach
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC23B622045339 | 4 | — |
| Van Hool B | Motor Coach | YE2CC138042045432 | 3 | — |
| Van Hool B | Motor Coach | YE2CC168952046611 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Van Hool Tourist Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2TC13B022044259 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC12B142045960 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC12B442045970 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC12B822045855 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC22B122045783 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC22BXE3048391 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC82B1G3048947 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC12B542045928 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC22B222045792 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC22B422045793 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC23B012045304 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC24B232045936 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC82B1G3049032 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC82BXG3049031 | 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 (39)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | M607800427 | ALBANY NY | III | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC22B122045783 |
MA 1AB48P |
| August 21, 2026 | M605200210 | NEW YORK NY | III | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC12B442045970 |
MA 1AG46X |
| July 22, 2026 | M606200596 | NEW YORK NY | III | — | — | LINE RUN | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC12B442045970 |
MA 1AG46X |
| July 17, 2026 | D110301546 | BROOKLYN NY | I | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC82BXG3049031 |
MA 1AL28E |
| June 26, 2026 | MTA0100552 | NEW YORK NY | III | — | — | — | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC22B422045793 |
MA 1AB57P |
| June 24, 2026 | M606200584 | NEW YORK NY | II | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC22B122045783 |
MA 1AB48P |
| June 5, 2026 | M607800381 | ALBANY NY | III | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC22B122045783 |
MA 1AB48P |
| June 5, 2026 | M607800382 | ALBANY NY | III | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL B |
YE2CC138042045432 |
MA 1AB46P |
| April 23, 2026 | SPT3141849 | ALBANY NY | III | — | — | — | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC12B822045855 |
MA 1AB55P |
| March 22, 2026 | K218608158 | PHILADELPHIA CITY PA | III | — | — | — | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC82B1G3048947 |
MA 1AG95H |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2019 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| August 2, 2019 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Passengers |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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