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R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED

USDOT 1025780 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: DALE HOWARD Passengers Based in ATHENS, ON Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Dec 31, 2001
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: DALE HOWARD
Cargo: Passengers
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED (USDOT 1025780)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000
Officer(s): DALE HOWARD (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1025780/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281513 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1025780
In FMCSA records since May 6, 2002 (~24y)
MC / docket MC146523
Company officer DALE HOWARD
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Passengers
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 1 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (613) 924-2720
Email: [email protected]
Physical
31 HENRY STREET
ATHENS, ON K0E 1B0
Mailing
PO BOX 268
ATHENS, ON K08 1B0
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1025780
In FMCSA records since May 6, 2002 (~24y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED is a motor carrier based in ATHENS, ON, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1025780. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Risk intelligence

R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED had 2 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.2%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,513 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,513 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,513 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-08 2025-08

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
US (US) 2 0 0.0% Aug 12, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Motor Coac 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85925460 Aug 12, 2025 US 5 —
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
ON BP3403 · 2MGD1W919SW112194
0 — No
85925450 Aug 12, 2025 US 5 —
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
ON BP3404 · 2MG3JMBA8DW066287
0 — No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC146523
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. ONAUT35099 91X $5,000,000 Dec 31, 2001 On file ACTIVE
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. CA40418200 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 1999 Dec 31, 2001 CANCELLED
EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. 30 37 00 000 159 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 1997 Dec 31, 1999 CANCELLED
EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. 4836 00 000216 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 1996 Dec 31, 1996 REPLACED
EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. 4836 00 000216 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 1996 Dec 31, 1996 REPLACED
EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. 4836 00 000216 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 1996 Jul 22, 1997 CANCELLED
EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. 4836 00 000216 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 1996 Dec 31, 1996 REPLACED
EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. 483600000216 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 1996 Feb 12, 1998 CANCELLED
EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. 483600000216 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 1996 Dec 31, 1997 REPLACED
ZURICH INSURANCE CO. 2017786F BIPD — Jan 21, 1981 Dec 31, 1996 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 7, 2002
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Dec 31, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  3. Mar 9, 2000
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Dec 31, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
  5. Feb 12, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
  6. Dec 31, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
  7. Jul 22, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
  8. Dec 31, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
  9. Dec 31, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
  10. Jul 9, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
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How to verify R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED

Is R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1025780 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED's safety rating? ▾
R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED's out-of-service rate? ▾
R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED based? ▾
R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 31 HENRY STREET, ATHENS, Ontario (Canada) K0E 1B0. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC146523). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED operate? ▾
R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for R A HOWARD BUS SERVICE LIMITED. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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