KENSINGTON BUS CO
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KENSINGTON BUS CO (USDOT 1229309) 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): SHANNON MURRY (Company officer); MELANIE MURRAY (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1229309/ As of: Jul 19, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 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 1.1% (better). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 17.9% (better). n=11742 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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: Clear to review.
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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InsuranceNEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.Policy effective Jan 1, 2026
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC722004ACTIVE
Accident reports (24 months)
All 60 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 35 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 34 | 34 | 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
KENSINGTON BUS CO is a motor carrier based in SOMERVILLE, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1229309. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 84 power units and 63 drivers, with 35 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
KENSINGTON BUS CO is a mid-sized fleet, operating 84 power units and 63 drivers, based in Somerville, NJ. Across 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
28 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 2,700% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NJ (28 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 84 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 63 drivers; Thms and Thomas bui are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 11,742 ACTIVE carriers operating 42–126 power units (±50% of this carrier's 84 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (NJ) | 34 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | 23 | |
| Thomas Bui | 7 | |
| Mid | 1 |
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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87668591 | Apr 22, 2026 | NJ | 5 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 87668582 | Apr 22, 2026 | NJ | 5 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 87668581 | Apr 22, 2026 | NJ | 5 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 87668385 | Apr 22, 2026 | NJ | 5 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 87668376 | Apr 22, 2026 | NJ | 5 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 87668375 | Apr 22, 2026 | NJ | 5 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 87357122 | Jan 13, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 87357107 | Jan 13, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
IC BUS SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 87357103 | Jan 13, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 87357085 | Jan 13, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 87357084 | Jan 13, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 86411477 | Nov 24, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KENSINGTON BUS CO INC |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 86411476 | Nov 24, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KENSINGTON BUS CO INC |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 85111547 | Jul 1, 2025 | NJ | 2 | SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE PARK |
FREIGHTLINER MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 84933937 | Jun 11, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KENSINGTON BUS CO INC |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 84933936 | Jun 11, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KENSINGTON BUS CO INC |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 84933935 | Jun 11, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KENSINGTON BUS CO INC |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 84933852 | Jun 11, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KENSINGTON BUS CO INC |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 84933851 | Jun 11, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KENSINGTON BUS CO INC |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 84933850 | Jun 11, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KENSINGTON BUS CO INC |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 84362894 | Apr 9, 2025 | NJ | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 84362893 | Apr 9, 2025 | NJ | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 84362892 | Apr 9, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KENSINGTON BUS CO INC |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 84362891 | Apr 9, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KENSINGTON BUS CO INC |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
| 84362789 | Apr 9, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KENSINGTON BUS CO INC |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (60 rows) View all 60 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0006902476 | Jun 11, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004895947 | Dec 11, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0003996389 | Sep 10, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0023567539 | Dec 8, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004919923 | Jun 2, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0023516025 | Mar 21, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0023221984 | Feb 16, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0023504420 | Jan 24, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0022106287 | Mar 31, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0022521029 | Mar 9, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0022516080 | Feb 10, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0019268214 | Dec 10, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0019290794 | Nov 8, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0019254905 | Oct 17, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0019567711 | Sep 4, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0019137534 | Mar 18, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0019120700 | Feb 14, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0018513101 | Mar 13, 2018 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0017530762 | Sep 25, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0017207612 | Jul 26, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0017518274 | Jun 30, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0017105766 | Jan 16, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 5 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0017904969 | Jan 10, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0016334956 | Dec 9, 2016 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0016196838 | Jun 1, 2016 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 9, 2010 | MC722004-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202600020062 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202500020062 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB0019244 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2021 | Jan 30, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB0019244 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2021 | Jan 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB0019241 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2018 | Jul 10, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | PSH 0000190-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 10, 2010 | Jan 27, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | PSH 0000190-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 10, 2010 | Jan 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Jan 30, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 22, 2025
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Jan 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 10, 2021insuranceCANCEL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 23, 2021
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Jan 27, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
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Jan 3, 2018
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Jan 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
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Dec 9, 2010
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENSINGTON BUS CO INC | NJ | 16 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 11 | 0 |
| SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE PARK | NJ | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC722004
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
91X policy on file
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RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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35 inspections
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60 reportable crashes
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- 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.
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