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CHARMING TOURS INC
Edison, NJ
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4093612 · MC 1559987
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1559987 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
10.5% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2026)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1559987
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy PC25092166
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4093612
MC Number
MC-1559987
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated March 6, 2026
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review
MCS-150 Filed
April 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 21, 2023
Authority Granted
February 9, 2024
Annual Mileage
8,500 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1863 Lincoln Hwy, Edison, NJ 08817
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Zhaohao Zhou
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
10.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
19 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%
Driver OOS Rate
5.6%
Ranks in the 31st percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
27
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (29)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | UNKNOWN · 3ALACWDU2HDJG9094 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| May 29, 2026 | US | Level I — Full | VAN HOOL B · YE2XC86B8S3084461 | 0 | Clean |
| May 25, 2026 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | VAN HOOL B · YE2XC82B2J3081169 | 0 | Clean |
| May 15, 2026 | NY | Level I — Full | VAN HOOL B · YE2XC82B2J3081169 | 0 | Clean |
| May 12, 2026 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | VANH · YE2XC81B0G3048892 | 0 | Clean |
| April 22, 2026 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | YE2XC82B2J3081169 | 0 | Clean |
| March 5, 2026 | NJ | Level I — Full | U1VXC86B5S3084626 | 0 | Clean |
| February 12, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | VAN HOOL B · YE2XC81B0G3048892 | 0 | Clean |
| August 29, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | VAN HOOL B · YE2XC86B8S3084461 | 0 | Clean |
| August 1, 2025 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | VNHL · YE2CC26B272046748 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2025 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | VAN · YE2XC82B2J3081169 | 1 | Passed |
| July 6, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | VAN HOOL B · YE2XC82B2J3081169 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 29 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake system pressure loss | 4 | Out of service |
| July 29, 2026 | Driver Fitness · General Driver Qualification | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | 4 | Out of service |
| July 14, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| September 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 4 | Cited |
| May 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) | 4 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY19
NJ7
CT1
PA1
US1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
4
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC82B2J3081169 | 13 | — |
| 2016 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B0G3048892 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDU2HDJG9094 | 2 | 1 |
| Van Hool B | — | YE2XC86B8S3084461 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | U1VXC86B5S3084626 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC26B272046748 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 9, 2024 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| July 31, 2023 | DISMISSED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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