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LAKE SHORE BUSES INC
Ashland, WI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 519293 · MC 159228
Active
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-159228 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC159228
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
519293
MC Number
MC-159228
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property), Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
May 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 12, 1993
Authority Reinstated
January 7, 2009
Annual Mileage
730,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
50708 State Hwy 112, Ashland, WI 54806
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael J Bochler
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2024 | WI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2009 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2005 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 8, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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