SOUTHWEST COACHES INC
USDOT 153686 • DBA: SOUTHWEST TOUR & TRAVEL • 1500 TRAVIS ROAD, MARSHALL, MN, 56258
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SPA 3600324-00 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | SPX 3600324-00 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2013 | Jan 22, 2016 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SPA 3600324-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2013 | Jan 22, 2016 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157353 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157353 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2011 | Jan 27, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157353 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 4, 2010 | May 9, 2011 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157353 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2010 | Apr 8, 2011 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157353 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2004 | Jan 4, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA152733 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2003 | Dec 31, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA143810#2 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2002 | Dec 22, 2003 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 12 63 34 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1993 | Feb 13, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SPA 3600324-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2016 | Jan 22, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SPX 3600324-00 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 22, 2016 | Jan 22, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SPA 3600324-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157353 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2014 | Jan 27, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157353 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157353 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2011 | May 9, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157353 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2011 | Apr 8, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157353 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2010 | Jan 4, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA152733 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2004 | Dec 31, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA143810#2 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2003 | Dec 22, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 12 63 34 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2002 | Feb 13, 2002 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC140554 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | — | Unknown |
| MC140554 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC140554 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC140554 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2014 |
| MC140554 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2014 |
| MC140554 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2011 |
| MC140554 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2011 |
| MC140554 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 18, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC140554 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 19, 1983 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 4 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62(e) | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (37 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARSHALL | N MINNESOTA ST | ...462743 | SOUTHWEST COACHES INC |
| Oct 22, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYND | CSAH 30 | ...521229 | SOUTHWEST COACHES INC |
| Jan 23, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2015 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2009 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2006 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2006 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records