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EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC
Somerville, MA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 895273 · MC 1710784
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1710784 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 56 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 5 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on August 16, 2010 (New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 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
- 56 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1710784
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy PHPK2629908-003
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy PHUB891368-003
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
895273
MC Number
MC-1710784
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property), Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
March 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 27, 2000
Authority Granted
May 20, 2025
Annual Mileage
3,250,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1 Durham St, Somerville, MA 02143
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Winitzer
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
56
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
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
0.0% of 56 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
2025
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
0 of 56 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
Crash History (16)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
16
Crashes
0
Fatalities
19
Injuries
16
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | MA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 11, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 9, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 19, 2026 | MA | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| February 3, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 21, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 16, 2026 | MA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 16, 2025 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 22, 2025 | MA | — | 8 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 29, 2025 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Showing the 10 most recent of 16 crashes
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
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Fleet & Equipment (55)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~55
of 251 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
32
Bus - School Bus
22
School Bus
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D27R1210521 | 2 | — |
| Thms | School Bus | 188TX9D22R1210524 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D20R1210523 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D20R1211218 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D20R1211221 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D20R1211235 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D21R1210515 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D22R1211219 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D22R1211222 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D22R1211236 | 1 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D24R1210525 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D24R1211223 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D24R1211237 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D25R1210520 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D26R1210526 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D26R1211224 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D27R1210518 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D27R1211216 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D28R1210527 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D29R1210519 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D29R1210522 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D29R1211217 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T88X9D29R1211220 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFB1MCMN7850 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFC0SCUL3111 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFC1SCUR1762 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFC8SCUR1760 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFCXLCLM2011 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFCXSCUR1761 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD0RCUL3287 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD0SCUM7583 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD0SCVG3670 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD1MCMN4917 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD1RCUD3780 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD1RCUL3296 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD1RCUL3301 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD2RCUL3288 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD2SCUM7584 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD3RCUD3733 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD3RCUL3297 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD3RCUL3302 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD4RCUL3289 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD4SCUM7585 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD5RCUL1972 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD5RCUL3298 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD5RCUL3303 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD7RCUL1973 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD7RCUL3285 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD7RCUL3299 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD8RCUL1951 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD8RCUL3294 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD9RCUL3286 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD9SCUM7582 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFDXRCUL3295 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFDXRCUL3300 | 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 (56)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2025 | ZS00002463 | S-BILLERICA, MA | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZABRFB1MCMN7850 |
MA BU16ADH |
| October 17, 2025 | ZS00002462 | S-BILLERICA, MA | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZABRFD1MCMN4917 |
MA BU44964 |
| October 17, 2025 | ZS00002461 | S-BILLERICA, MA | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZABRFCXLCLM2011 |
MA BU4457 |
| September 12, 2025 | ZS00002431 | S-MEDFORD, MA | I | — | — | — | School Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZABRFCXSCUR1761 |
MA BU18ASD |
| September 12, 2025 | ZS00002430 | S-MEDFORD, MA | I | — | — | — | School Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZABRFC0SCUL3111 |
MA BU15APD |
| September 12, 2025 | ZS00002429 | S-MEDFORD, MA | I | — | — | — | School Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZABRFD1RCUL3296 |
MA BU16APF |
| September 12, 2025 | ZS00002428 | S-MEDFORD, MA | I | — | — | — | School Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZABRFC1SCUR1762 |
MA BU19ASD |
| August 13, 2025 | ZS00002391 | S-MEDFORD, MA | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZABRFC8SCUR1760 |
MA BU15AVM |
| August 12, 2025 | ZQ00001794 | S-NEWTON, MA | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
THOMAS BUILT |
1T88X9D27R1210521 |
MA 16ANK |
| August 12, 2025 | ZQ00001793 | S-NEWTON, MA | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
THOMAS BUILT |
1T88X9D22R1211222 |
MA BU17AKZ |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 15, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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