HOTARD COACHES INC
USDOT 156451 • 2838 TOURO STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70122
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-143881 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 3, 2019 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 1722388 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 79764418 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 1998 | Feb 1, 1999 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 1722388 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 1722388 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 1722388 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 1722388 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 1722308 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 1722308 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA167844 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2014 | Jul 25, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA167844 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CA00038226 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CA00037343 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CA00037343 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2012 | Feb 23, 2013 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01-CA-066143864-1 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2011 | Feb 23, 2012 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01-CA-066143864-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2010 | Feb 23, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | JPLPA200319 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2009 | Feb 23, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | SLLPA200006 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2008 | Feb 23, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LPA104983 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2007 | Mar 19, 2008 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH08004353 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RMCA5273144 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 1999 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Excess | PRB010226 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 1997 | Feb 4, 1998 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Excess | PRB010057 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 1996 | Feb 1, 1997 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Excess | 46954047 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 1995 | Feb 1, 1996 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 8-23 MXG 80625703 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 1995 | Dec 14, 1999 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 323477 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 1992 | Aug 25, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722388 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722388 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722388 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722388 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722388 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722308 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA167844 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722308 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA167844 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CA00038226 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CA00037343 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CA00037343 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2013 | Feb 23, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 01-CA-066143864-1 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2012 | Feb 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 01-CA-066143864-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2011 | Feb 23, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | JPLPA200319 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2010 | Feb 23, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SLLPA200006 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2009 | Feb 23, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LPA104983 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2008 | Mar 19, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH08004353 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | RMCA5273144 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 8-23 MXG 80625703 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 1999 | Dec 14, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 79764418 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | PRB010226 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 4, 1998 | Feb 4, 1998 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | PRB010057 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 1, 1997 | Feb 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | 46954047 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 1, 1996 | Feb 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 323477 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 1995 | Aug 25, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-143881 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (17 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2019 |
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2014 |
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2013 |
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2012 |
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2012 |
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2011 |
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2011 |
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2010 |
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2010 |
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2009 |
| MC143881 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 8, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 28, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 1997 |
| MC143881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC143881 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 1984 | REVOKED | Apr 20, 1998 |
| MC143881 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 1, 1983 | REVOKED | Apr 20, 1998 |
| MC143881 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 1981 | REVOKED | Apr 20, 1998 |
| MC143881 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 1981 | REVOKED | Apr 20, 1998 |
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
9 states • 143 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from latest 100 of 143 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TA | 390.21TA | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (143 inspections)
Showing 50 of 143
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT ARTHUR | W 2000 NOT REPORTED | ...057728 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Jan 16, 2026 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW ORLEANS | EDWARD | ...068558 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Dec 2, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 4 | PORT ARTHUR | S 3500 GULFWAY DR | ...LJ5457 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Aug 14, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT ARTHUR | 3600 NOT REPORTED | ...041358 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Mar 5, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 60 | PORT ARTHUR | 3000 NOT REPORTED | ...064405 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Nov 18, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRANSON | CST 76 COUNTRY BLVD | ...109491 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Nov 15, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT ARTHUR | S 2300 GULFWAY DR | ...041254 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Nov 14, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PORT ARTHUR | S 2700 GULFWAY DR | ...057728 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Oct 17, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | 200 VALLITA ST | ...109498 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Sep 5, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CROCKETT | W 1200 304 LOOP | ...721873 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Aug 20, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT ARTHUR | S 3700 GULFWAY DR | ...014750 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Jun 21, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL | I-10 | ...067613 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Mar 9, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL | I-10 | ...021058 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT ARTHUR | 2800 MLK DR | ...046774 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Jan 4, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...046137 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Jul 30, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT ARTHUR | 1800 TAFT AVE | ...010109 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Jun 23, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL SUMTER | I-59 | ...068688 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Sep 2, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...058556 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| May 5, 2022 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 3601 | NEW ORLEANS | ...067615 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Dec 6, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEDERLAND | N 1300 69 HWY | ...058976 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Sep 17, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 438 | ...068995 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Sep 13, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GROVES | 5100 WEST PARKWAY | ...058975 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Jul 19, 2021 | TX | FATAL | 2 | 0 | PORT ARTHUR | 3900 SOUTH MLK DR | ...064435 | HOTARD COACHES INC |
| Jan 13, 2020 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events