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BLOOM'S BUS LINES INC
DBA: Bloom Tour And Charter Services
Taunton, MA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 509502 · MC 245506
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-245506 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 38 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2024)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 38 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC245506
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy 1020167991
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
509502
MC Number
MC-245506
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated March 14, 2024
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 13, 1993
Authority Reinstated
May 11, 2020
Annual Mileage
854,274 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
10 Oak Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gerald P Santos
Officer 2
Matthew Bloom
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
35 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
38
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
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 (38)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PREO · 2P9H33497TC001590 | 0 | Clean |
| May 26, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | VNHL · YE2XC86B5P3084134 | 0 | Clean |
| May 6, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | VNHL · YE2XC86B7R3084400 | 0 | Clean |
| May 6, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PREO · 2P9H33490TC001589 | 0 | Clean |
| April 7, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | VNHL · YE2XC81B5N3081688 | 0 | Clean |
| April 7, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | VNHL · YE2XC81B2J3049744 | 0 | Clean |
| April 7, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | VNHL · YE2XC81B4J3049745 | 0 | Clean |
| April 7, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | VNHL · YE2XC86B3R3084314 | 0 | Clean |
| April 7, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | VNHL · YE2XC81B3N3081687 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | VNHL · YE2XC81B5K3081234 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | VNHL · YE2XC81B8K3081325 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2026 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | VNHL · YE2XC81B3K3081233 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 38 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
0 of 35 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | MA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA31
VT6
NJ1
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~23
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B4R3084399 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Prevost H3 Passenger Coach | Bus | 2P9H33490TC001589 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Prevost H3 Passenger Coach | Bus | 2P9H33497TC001590 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B0K3081237 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B2H3049219 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B2K3081238 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B3N3081687 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B4J3049745 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B5K3081234 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B7L3081592 | 2 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B8K3081325 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B3R3084314 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B7R3084400 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XB83B1H3049311 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B2J3049744 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B3K3081233 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B5K3081296 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B5L3081591 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B5N3081688 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B8H3049502 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B5P3084134 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Van Hool Tourist Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2YC82B4G2041436 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Van Hool Tourist Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2YC82B8G2041438 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 18, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 19, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 11, 2020 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| April 29, 2020 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| December 22, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 27, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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