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THE BRANSON CORPORATION
DBA: Brewster Travel
Martinsburg, OH
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 428266 · MC 178706
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-178706 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 18 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2026)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC178706
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy LFB0021091
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
428266
MC Number
MC-178706
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated March 4, 2026
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 19, 1990
Authority Reinstated
March 23, 2020
Annual Mileage
280,136 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
82 West Liberty Street, Martinsburg, OH 43037
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lita Grudier
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
12 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th 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
18
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
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
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | TEMSA SKOD · NLTEJXA91R1000456 | 0 | Clean |
| June 1, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | TEMSA SKOD · NLTEJXA91R1000456 | 1 | Passed |
| June 1, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | TEMSA SKOD · NLTEJXA94P1000366 | 1 | Passed |
| February 18, 2026 | OH | Level V — Vehicle Only | MOTORCOACH · 2M93JMDA27W064396 | 0 | Clean |
| February 18, 2026 | OH | Level V — Vehicle Only | TEMSA SKOD · NLTEJXA97R1000509 | 0 | Clean |
| February 18, 2026 | OH | Level V — Vehicle Only | MOTORCOACH · 2MG3JMBA9EW066865 | 0 | Clean |
| February 18, 2026 | OH | Level V — Vehicle Only | TEMSA SKOD · NLTEJXA94P1000366 | 0 | Clean |
| February 18, 2026 | OH | Level V — Vehicle Only | TEMSA SKOD · NLTEJXM83K1000242 | 0 | Clean |
| June 4, 2025 | OH | Level V — Vehicle Only | TEMSA SKOD · NLTEJXM83K1000242 | 0 | Clean |
| May 10, 2025 | DC | Level III — Driver Only | TEMSA SKOD · NLTEJXA91R1000456 | 0 | Clean |
| February 26, 2025 | OH | Level V — Vehicle Only | TEMSA SKOD · NLTEJXA97R1000509 | 0 | Clean |
| September 20, 2024 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | MOTORCOACH · 2M93JMDA27W064396 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 18 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 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| June 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH13
MI2
WV2
DC1
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 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcoach | — | 2M93JMDA27W064396 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Temsa TS45 | Bus | NLTEJXA91R1000456 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Temsa TS45 | Bus | NLTEJXA97R1000509 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Temsa TS45 | Bus | NLTEJXA94P1000366 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Temsa TS45 | Bus · Class 8 | NLTEJXM83K1000242 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA9EW066865 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 23, 2020 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| March 16, 2020 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| September 26, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 24, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 2, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 18, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 10, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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