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Phoenix, AZ
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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 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4253205 · MC 1729056
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1729056 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Prime Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
57.1% OOS · 28 inspections on record
Flags · 1
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 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 1 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on December 27, 2025 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1729056
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy SC25082709
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4253205
MC Number
MC-1729056
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property), Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 11, 2024
Authority Granted
August 28, 2025
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Email
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
27
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
29
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance70
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate29.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (24.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
57.1% of 28 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
98th 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
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
14 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
10 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
7 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
US19
TX8
AR1
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Motor Coach
10
Bus
9
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M83JMPA32P061841 | 4 | 2 |
| Mercedes B | Motor Coach | 3MBFAJMB0PM075485 | 4 | 1 |
| Othr | Bus | 3MNRR5ZZ0LD000236 | 2 | — |
| Man | Motor Coach | 3MNRR5ZZ7LD000265 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC17B772047466 | 2 | 1 |
| Mcin | Bus | 2M93JMPA63W062222 | 1 | 1 |
| Irizar | Motor Coach | 3A918AD03M2200161 | 1 | 1 |
| Dina Autob | Motor Coach | 3ABGJFHA17S021229 | 1 | 1 |
| Volvo | Bus | 3CER8G12775124627 | 1 | 1 |
| Volvo | Motor Coach | 3CER8G613E5009939 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volvo BXXR | Bus | 3CET2P526C5150938 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo BXXR | Bus | 3CET2S228D5160993 | 1 | 1 |
| Man | Bus | 3MNRR5ZZ4LD000207 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | Bus | 3MNRR5ZZ9LD000235 | 1 | — |
| Scania | Motor Coach | 9BSK6X209G3876157 | 1 | 1 |
| Man | Motor Coach | WMARR4ZZXJC023777 | 1 | — |
| Scania | Motor Coach | YS2K6X206S1927723 | 1 | 1 |
| Scania | Motor Coach | YS2K6X20XN1921427 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Motor Coach | YS2K6X20XS1927711 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | V262420127 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE, TX | I | 13 | 1 | DISCOVERY NORTE | Bus |
VOLVO |
3CET2S228D5160993 |
TX K062098 |
| 383.91A | OOSOperating a cmv with improper CDL group | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | V262435598 | CAMINO REAL POE, TX | I | 4 | — | NONE | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M83JMPA32P061841 |
TX K127323 |
| 393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 19, 2026 | V262420109 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE, TX | I | 14 | 1 | DISCOVERY NORTE | Bus |
MCIN |
2M93JMPA63W062222 |
TX K040837 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 392.62C2 | Bus - Exit(s) obstructed by baggage/freight | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.205A | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | 1783004196 | PRESIDIO TX, US | III | 2 | 1 | DISCOVERY NORTE | Motor Coach |
IRIZAR |
3A918AD03M2200161 |
MX 80RC9P |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 387.31A | Carrier - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a CMV transporting passengers without minimum levels of financial responsibility as required in 49 CFR | |||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | 1783004197 | PRESIDIO TX, US | III | 2 | 1 | DISCOVERY NORTE | Motor Coach |
SCANIA |
9BSK6X209G3876157 |
MX 14RD3X |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 387.31A | Carrier - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a CMV transporting passengers without minimum levels of financial responsibility as required in 49 CFR | |||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | V262412387 | 0V TX480 LOOP, TX | I | 4 | 1 | DISCOVERY NORTE | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M83JMPA32P061841 |
TX K127323 |
| 393.47D | OOSAll Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | 1154002157 | EL PASO TX, US | III | 3 | 1 | — | Motor Coach |
SCANIA |
YS2K6X20XN1921427 |
MX 43RC3S |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 387.31A | Carrier - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a CMV transporting passengers without minimum levels of financial responsibility as required in 49 CFR | |||||||||
| 390.21TE2IV-D | Driver - Operate a rented CMV without rental agreement on-board vehicle | |||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | 1564002825 | EL PASO TX, US | III | 7 | 2 | DISCOVERY NORTE | Bus |
MAN |
3MNRR5ZZ4LD000207 |
MX 46HA9U |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.9BA-NOREG-2INTER | OOSOperating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required and a history of operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required. | |||||||||
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| 387.31A | Carrier - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a CMV transporting passengers without minimum levels of financial responsibility as required in 49 CFR | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | 1109002430 | EL PASO TX, US | III | 3 | 1 | DISCOVERY NORTE | Motor Coach |
MAN |
3MNRR5ZZ7LD000265 |
MX 56HA9U |
| 392.9BA-NOREG-2INTER | OOSOperating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required and a history of operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required. | |||||||||
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| 387.31A | Carrier - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a CMV transporting passengers without minimum levels of financial responsibility as required in 49 CFR | |||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 1677002164 | HIDALGO TX, US | I | 7 | 2 | DISCOVERY NORTE | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC17B772047466 |
TX 3MBP563 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver 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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BSRFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BSRFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SANTIAGO EXPRESS | 2 | April 28, 2026 |
| STARBLUE | 2 | April 24, 2026 |
| MARES | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| CONCORD BUS LINE | 1 | April 17, 2026 |
| SANTIGO EXPRESS INC | 1 | April 7, 2026 |
| TRES ESTRELLAS DE ORO | 1 | November 18, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 25, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 28, 2025 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
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