CAPITAL MOTOR LINES INC
DBA: CAPITAL TRAILWAYS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 33 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CAPITAL MOTOR LINES INC (USDOT 105849) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000 Officer(s): SUZANNE THORNBURG (Company officer); FRANK E. MONTGOMERY IV (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 33 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/105849/ 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 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.5% (better). n=29369 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 1, 2011
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Process AgentAMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATIONBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC002908ACTIVE
Inspections (24 months)
All 114 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 49 | 49 | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CAPITAL MOTOR LINES INC is a corporation based in MONTGOMERY, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 105849. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 35 power units and 46 drivers, with 114 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.
CAPITAL MOTOR LINES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 35 power units and 46 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Montgomery, AL. Across 73 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common and contract.
73 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 78% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AL (69) and GA (4), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS4 (Speeding 15+ mph over limit) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 35 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 46 drivers; Van hool b, Vnhl, and Temsa skod are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 29,369 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–53 power units (±50% of this carrier's 35 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Vnhl | 47 | |
| Van Hool B | 31 | |
| Temsa Skod | 4 | |
| Unknown | 4 | |
| Tem | 3 | |
| Glav | 2 | |
| Glaval Bus | 2 | |
| Motorcoach | 2 | |
| Tmc | 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 | 1 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.30 | 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 (114 rows) View all 114 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87458120 | Apr 1, 2026 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87200900 | Mar 4, 2026 | AL | 5 | MONTGOMERY AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87200812 | Mar 4, 2026 | AL | 1 | BIRMINGHAM AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87200733 | Mar 4, 2026 | AL | 5 | MONTGOMERY AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87200708 | Mar 4, 2026 | AL | 5 | MONTGOMERY AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87200705 | Mar 4, 2026 | AL | 5 | MONTGOMERY AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87200688 | Mar 4, 2026 | AL | 5 | MONTGOMERY AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87200687 | Mar 4, 2026 | AL | 5 | MONTGOMERY AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87200678 | Mar 4, 2026 | AL | 5 | MONTGOMERY AL |
TEMSA BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 87200676 | Mar 4, 2026 | AL | 5 | MONTGOMERY AL |
TEMSA MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87200674 | Mar 4, 2026 | AL | 5 | MONTGOMERY AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87200673 | Mar 4, 2026 | AL | 5 | MONTGOMERY AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87196066 | Mar 3, 2026 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87195678 | Mar 3, 2026 | AL | 5 | PRATTVILLE AL |
International BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 87195530 | Mar 3, 2026 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
TEMSA MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87195521 | Mar 3, 2026 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87195514 | Mar 3, 2026 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
VAN HOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 87195513 | Mar 3, 2026 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87195437 | Mar 3, 2026 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
FREIGHTLINER MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Motorcoach
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0 | — | No |
| 86455614 | Dec 1, 2025 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
TEMSA MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Unknown
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0 | — | No |
| 86439811 | Dec 1, 2025 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 86439808 | Dec 1, 2025 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 86439805 | Dec 1, 2025 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
TEMSA MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Van Hool B
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0 | — | No |
| 86439784 | Dec 1, 2025 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 86439768 | Dec 1, 2025 | AL | 5 | MADISON AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0002710879 | Sep 28, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0000729613 | Dec 18, 2020 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0009668511 | Jun 7, 2019 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0009650706 | Apr 26, 2019 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0007734373 | Nov 9, 2017 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3665855800 | Mar 22, 2017 | NY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL8645171906 | Jun 10, 2016 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071614713 | May 31, 2015 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL004610825A | Feb 2, 2014 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL003607112A | Jan 8, 2013 | AL | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TN0300025204 | Apr 9, 2011 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL000661880A | Aug 6, 2010 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL000649188B | Jun 19, 2010 | AL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AL000649188A | Jun 19, 2010 | AL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AL009523564B | Dec 4, 2009 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL009521379A | Oct 31, 2009 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL007532345A | Dec 31, 2007 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL007521389A | Sep 7, 2007 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0002952895 | Dec 7, 2006 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX2454299025 | Nov 26, 2005 | TX | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| AL005521704B | Jul 16, 2005 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL005521704A | Jul 16, 2005 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL005511332A | Apr 16, 2005 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL005509882B | Apr 10, 2005 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL004500166A | Jan 5, 2004 | AL | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA163639 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Feb 1, 2011 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | XPP 1100780-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2003 | Feb 1, 2011 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | XPP 1100780-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2003 | Mar 3, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA135444 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2002 | Aug 1, 2003 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA135444 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TBA2713972RA | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1998 | REPLACED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TBA 2713972RA | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 1995 | May 1, 1995 | REPLACED |
| GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | UMC1004506 | BIPD/Excess | — | May 1, 1994 | May 1, 1995 | CANCELLED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00102481 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 1994 | May 1, 1995 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 3, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2002insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Jul 10, 1995
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May 31, 1995
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May 1, 1995insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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May 1, 1995insuranceCANCEL — GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 1, 1995insuranceTERM/REPL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Nov 7, 1991
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Sep 28, 1990
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Jul 13, 1989
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Jan 26, 1989
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Aug 29, 1986
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Mar 27, 1986
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Aug 7, 1985
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Jul 8, 1983
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Dec 13, 1982
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Aug 27, 1982
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Mar 15, 1982
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Dec 18, 1981
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Dec 7, 1981
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Aug 5, 1980
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Jan 21, 1980
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Oct 4, 1979
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL TRAILWAYS TERMINAL | AL | 34 | 0 |
| MADISON AL | AL | 24 | 0 |
| MONTGOMERY AL | AL | 10 | 0 |
| MONTGOMERY | AL | 9 | 0 |
| TERMINAL | AL | 9 | 0 |
| MOULTRIE GA | GA | 7 | 1 |
| CAPITAL TRAILWAYS | AL | 5 | 0 |
| CAPITAL TRAILWAYS- MONTGOMERY, | AL | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 2 | 0 |
| BIRMINGHAM AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC002908
common · ACTIVE · MC
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
BOC-3 process agent · 485 carriers served
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114 inspections
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33 reportable crashes
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