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SCION TOURS LLC
South Houston, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Insurance Cancellation Pending
A cancellation notice is on file for policy 73APS133679, effective December 5, 2026 — coverage lapses on that date unless it is replaced.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3427477 · MC 1109589
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 2020
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1109589 · Common carrier
Insurance
Cancellation Pending
National Liability & Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
57.1% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Insurance Cancellation Pending
A cancellation notice is on file for policy 73APS133679, effective December 5, 2026 — coverage lapses on that date unless it is replaced.
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 42.9% of 7 driver inspections — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 24, 2024; first granted June 12, 2020 (6 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance cancellation pending — coverage lapses unless replaced
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1109589
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 73APS133679
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy 73APS126647
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3427477
MC Number
MC-1109589
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
April 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 12, 2020
Authority First Granted
June 12, 2020
Authority Reinstated
June 24, 2024
Annual Mileage
180,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
537 Pecan Dr, South Houston, TX 77587
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gerardo Rasso
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance36
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (37.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
57.1% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th 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
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
US6
TX3
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
3
Motor Coach
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcin | Motor Coach | 2M9TRMPA33W062168 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC17B552047074 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 Motor Coach Industries 102EL3 Intercity/E4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M8TRMPA41P061614 | 1 | — |
| Motorcoach | Motor Coach | 2M93JMPA76W063691 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC12B512045732 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | V262421049 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE, TX | I | 4 | 1 | SCION TOURS LLC | Bus |
MCIN |
2M9TRMPA33W062168 |
TX K203879 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 13, 2026 | 1864002574 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 2 | — | SCION TOURS LLC | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M8TRMPA41P061614 |
TX K222514 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55A-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 10, 2025 | 0315005157 | LEXINGTON SC | III | 2 | 1 | — | Motor Coach |
MOTORCOACH |
2M9TRMPA33W062168 |
TX K203879 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| May 1, 2025 | 0898001823 | LAREDO TX, US | I | — | — | SCION TOURS LLC | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC17B552047074 |
TX K197400 |
| May 1, 2025 | 1126001517 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 3 | — | SCION TOURS LLC | Motor Coach |
MOTORCOACH |
2M9TRMPA33W062168 |
TX K203879 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 10, 2025 | 0898001767 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 4 | 1 | SCION TOURS LLC | Motor Coach |
MOTORCOACH |
2M93JMPA76W063691 |
TX K185721 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 8, 2025 | 0898001755 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 6 | 1 | SCION TOURS LLC | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC17B552047074 |
MX K197400 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| October 17, 2024 | V241650376 | FM3177, TX | I | 7 | 1 | YARD | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC12B512045732 |
TX K132743 |
| 392.62C2 | OOSBus - Exit(s) obstructed by baggage/freight | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.50C | No means to ensure operable check valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| October 17, 2024 | V241620846 | DECKER LAKE RD, TX | I | 3 | 1 | NONE | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC17B552047074 |
TX K165214 |
| 393.51 | OOSNo or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| March 13, 2024 | 0904000630 | ROMA TX, US | II | 4 | 1 | — | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC17B552047074 |
TX K165214 |
| 395.8A-HOSPVI | OOSHOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.76D-SB | Sleeper Berth - Not equipped with means of communication with driver. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8A-HOSPVI | HOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
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 | 2 | December 16, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 9, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2024 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| June 10, 2024 | REVOKED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| April 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 8, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| December 5, 2026 | Insurance | Cancellation Pending |
| May 8, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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