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BANKS CHARTER BUS LINE INC
Suffolk, VA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 695456 · MC 322331
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-322331 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC322331
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BA174674
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
695456
MC Number
MC-322331
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 25, 1997
Authority Reinstated
May 26, 2021
Annual Mileage
51,409 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Suffolk, VA
Email
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | VA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PREVOST · 2PCH334937C710937 | 4 | Passed |
| April 29, 2026 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | MOTOR COAC · 1M8PDMPA9VP049965 | 6 | 1 OOS |
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 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 6 | Cited |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s) | 4 | Cited |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | Cited |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Cited |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
US1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Motor Coach Industries 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M8PDMPA9VP049965 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH334937C710937 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 26, 2021 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| October 19, 2020 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| May 28, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 27, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 22, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 9, 2004 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 16, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| July 7, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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