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MERCEDES CAB COMPANY INC
DBA: The Funk Bus
Harwich, MA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3333676 · MC 1521939
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1521939 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Commerce Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 40 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 40 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1521939
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy L30431
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3333676
MC Number
MC-1521939
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property), Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
December 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 12, 2019
Authority Granted
March 14, 2023
Annual Mileage
682,774 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
182 Queen Anne Rd, Harwich, MA 02645
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Raphael Richter
Officer 2
David Panagore
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
40
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.3% of 28 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd 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
11 of 27 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | MA | — | — | 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
MA29
US5
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~24
of 86 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
17
Bus
4
Bus - School Bus
1
Cargo Van
1
Motor Coach
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Blue Bird Commercial Bus | Bus · Class 7 | 1BAGKBXA54F217799 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDFE4FN6RDD32645 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA4HW068141 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA8HW068143 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Ford Motorhome Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FCNF53S7Y0A05934 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDEE4FL7EDA88900 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDEE4FL7EDA89111 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDEE4FL9EDA89112 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDFE4FN5RDD32295 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDFE4FN7RDD31875 | 1 | — |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDFE4FN7RDD45615 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDFE4FNXRDD31305 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3G3BG5E1142046 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMHA2AP059239 | 1 | 1 |
| Motorcoach | Motor Coach | 2M9TRMA47W064033 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUAFP75B982950 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 4UZABPDU0CCBB3576 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 4UZABPDU1CCBB3621 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRDT2DCBT0226 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRDT5DCBT0236 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRDT6DCBT0231 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRDT7DCBT0240 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRDU7BCAY8786 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Cargo Van · Class 2 | WD3PF1CC4F5949873 | 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 (40)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | 1447000129 | HARWICH MA, US | V | — | — | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FDFE4FNXRDD31305 |
MA LVB2757 |
| September 10, 2026 | 1447000130 | HARWICH MA, US | V | 2 | 1 | — | Trailer |
MERCEDES B |
WD3PE8CC6D5767116 |
MA LVA7313 |
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 10, 2026 | ZC00002069 | MA, MA | V | 1 | 1 | — | School Bus |
FRHT |
4UZABRDU0CCBA0080 |
MA BU13AGD |
| 393.62-BEI | OOSBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed) | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 10, 2026 | ZC00002071 | MA, MA | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
FRHT |
4UZABRDU0CCBA0080 |
MA BU13AGD |
| September 10, 2026 | ZC00002070 | MA, MA | I | — | — | — | School Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZABRDT2DCBT0226 |
MA BU12AFH |
| September 9, 2026 | 1447000128 | HARWICH MA, US | I | — | — | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FDFF5GN5SDA20372 |
MA 16AZV |
| July 16, 2026 | CT00003999 | MA, MA | III | 2 | 1 | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FDFE4FN6RDD32645 |
MA LVB8359 |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 24, 2025 | ZF00000606 | S-HARWICH, MA | I | — | — | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FDFE4FNXRDD31305 |
MA LVB2757 |
| September 24, 2025 | ZF00000605 | S-HARWICH, MA | I | — | — | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FDFE4FN7RDD45615 |
MA LVB2767 |
| September 24, 2025 | ZF00000604 | S-HARWICH, MA | I | — | — | — | School Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZABRDT7DCBT0240 |
MA BU15AFG |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2023 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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