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BASIL S KINSON INC
DBA: The Coach Company
Plaistow, NH
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 427705 · MC 95883
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 1981
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-95883 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arbella Protection Insurance Company, Inc.
Safety
Satisfactory
3.4% OOS · 44 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 28, 2006; first granted March 12, 1981 (45 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 44 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC95883
Motor Carrier of Passengers · $5,000,000 required
MC095883
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
Arbella Protection Insurance Company, Inc.
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy 1020176633
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $100,000 · Policy BA173904
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
427705
MC Number
MC-95883
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
August 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 13, 1990
Authority First Granted
March 12, 1981
Authority Reinstated
March 28, 2006
Annual Mileage
1,155,486 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
11 Wentworth Avenue, Plaistow, NH 03865
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Benton Smith
Officer 2
Magregor Smith
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
44
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service4
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
3.4% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
8th 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
5 of 26 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2026 | MA | — | 1 | Yes | Other · 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
CT3
NJ3
ME1
VT1
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 52 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
14
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B6R3084355 | 5 | — |
| 2014 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH3349XEC712682 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B5R3084346 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Prevost H3 Passenger Coach | Bus | 2PCH33494LC720872 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Prevost H3 Passenger Coach | Bus | 2PCH33495LC720864 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH3349XDC712244 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDFE4FS9HDC16750 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA9KW069339 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH33493EC712409 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDFE4FS6BDA83596 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1HA6GUB73RN001095 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA6JW068504 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA6JW068518 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA7KW069338 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus | 2MGD1W912TW114581 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus | 2MGD1W919TW114559 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH33494CC711945 | 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 (44)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | BX00009511 | MA, MA | I | — | — | — | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA9KW069339 |
MA 9984A |
| June 7, 2026 | SPNDI02337 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | — | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC86B5R3084346 |
MA 1AH92B |
| May 20, 2026 | ZL00003811 | MA, MA | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MGD1W912TW114581 |
MA APP1AK79M |
| May 20, 2026 | ZL00003812 | MA, MA | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MGD1W919TW114559 |
MA APP1AK81M |
| April 28, 2026 | 1994000077 | PLAISTOW NH, US | V | 1 | — | — | Bus |
PREVOST |
2PCH33495LC720864 |
MA 3086B |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | 1994000076 | PLAISTOW NH, US | V | 2 | — | — | Bus |
PREVOST |
2PCH33494LC720872 |
MA 3089B |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | 1994000073 | PLAISTOW NH, US | V | — | — | — | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC86B6R3084355 |
MA 1AH91B |
| April 27, 2026 | 1994000074 | PLAISTOW NH, US | V | — | — | — | Bus |
PREVOST |
2PCH3349XEC712682 |
MA 93048 |
| April 27, 2026 | 1994000075 | PLAISTOW NH, US | V | — | — | — | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA9KW069339 |
MA 9984A |
| March 28, 2026 | SPRDI02640 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | — | Bus |
PREVOST |
2PCH33493EC712409 |
MA 93046 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MERRIMACK COLLEGE/CARRIER | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
| NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | 1 | March 22, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 9, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 28, 2006 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| March 28, 2006 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Passengers |
| March 21, 2006 | REVOKED 3 authorities | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| March 21, 2006 | REVOKED | Motor Passenger Contract Carrier |
| January 3, 1992 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Contract Carrier |
| March 13, 1985 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 9, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Lancer Insurance Company |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Lancer Insurance Company | |
| June 23, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 23, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 1, 2026 |
| February 16, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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