DISCOVERY CHARTER BUSES LLC
USDOT 1607722 • 1608 MOZELLE ST, PHARR, TX, 78577
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-594541 | REVOKED | Dec 28, 2022 | Mar 2, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | KXA012442504 | ON FILE | Feb 23, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA012442504 | ON FILE | Feb 23, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | KXA012442403 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2024 | Feb 23, 2025 |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA012442403 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2024 | Feb 23, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | KXA012442302 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2024 |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA012442302 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2024 |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA012442201 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | KXA012442201 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 152101 0861401 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2021 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 152001 0861401 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2020 | Feb 23, 2021 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151901 0861401 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2019 | Feb 23, 2020 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151801 0861401 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2018 | Feb 23, 2019 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151701 0861401 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2017 | Feb 23, 2018 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01APM006123-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2016 | Feb 23, 2017 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01APM006123-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2015 | Feb 23, 2016 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201400003999 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2014 | Feb 23, 2015 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01APM001875-01 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01APM001875 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2013 | Feb 23, 2014 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01APM001875-01 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 23, 2013 | May 20, 2013 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01APM001875-01 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA4034022071 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2012 | Feb 23, 2013 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 02-CA-019655753-2 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2011 | Feb 23, 2011 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 02-CA-019655753-2 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2011 | Feb 23, 2012 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 02-CA-019655753-1 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2010 | Feb 23, 2011 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 02-CA-019655753-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2009 | Feb 23, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO5765265 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2008 | Feb 23, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LPA104593 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2007 | Feb 23, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KXA012442504 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA012442504 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA012442403 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2025 | Feb 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KXA012442403 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 23, 2025 | Feb 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KXA012442302 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 23, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA012442302 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA012442201 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KXA012442201 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 152101 0861401 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 152001 0861401 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2021 | Feb 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151901 0861401 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2020 | Feb 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151801 0861401 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2019 | Feb 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151701 0861401 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01APM006123-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2017 | Feb 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01APM006123-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2016 | Feb 23, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201400003999 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2015 | Feb 23, 2015 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01APM001875 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2014 | Feb 23, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01APM001875-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2013 | May 20, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01APM001875-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01APM001875-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 |
| CANCEL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BUA4034022071 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2013 | Feb 23, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02-CA-019655753-2 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2012 | Feb 23, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02-CA-019655753-2 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2011 | Feb 23, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02-CA-019655753-1 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2011 | Feb 23, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02-CA-019655753-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2010 | Feb 23, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO5765265 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2009 | Feb 23, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LPA104593 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2008 | Feb 23, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-594541 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-594541 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (20 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2025 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2024 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2023 |
| MC594541 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 13, 2023 | REVOKED | Mar 2, 2026 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2022 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2021 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2020 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2019 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2018 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2017 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2016 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2015 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2014 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2013 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2013 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2012 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2011 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2010 |
| MC594541 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2008 |
| MC594541 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 2007 | REVOKED | Dec 28, 2022 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2009 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Jan 8, 2009 |
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
4 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(g) | No / defective air suspension exhaust control | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (13 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2025 | 85736124 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 1 | MCIN BUS | 2 | 392.2IRP, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 82501469 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | Level 1 | MCIN BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 81077933 | Roadside | TX | Level 1 | MCIN BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 16, 2023 | 79957546 | 6907 LANCER BLVD | TX | Level 1 | MCIN BUS | 1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| Oct 14, 2023 | 79920199 | W VERNON PARK PL | IL | Level 2 | MCI MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 79957528 | LANCER BLVD | TX | Level 1 | MCIN BUS | 1 | 393.207(g) | No |
| Oct 6, 2023 | 80021531 | LANCER BLVD LANCER B | TX | Level 1 | MCIN BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 6, 2023 | 80010398 | LANCER BLVD | TX | Level 1 | MCIN BUS | 2 | 393.201(a), 393.95(a) | No |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 79844433 | LAT:27 10' 57.3N | TX | Level 1 | MCIN BUS | 2 | 393.78, 396.5(b) | No |
| May 10, 2023 | 78625223 | PHARRTX | US | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 0 | — | No |
| May 10, 2023 | 78625216 | PHARRTX | US | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 2 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.45D-B | No |
| May 10, 2023 | 78625209 | PHARRTX | US | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| May 10, 2023 | 78625152 | PHARRTX | US | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2015 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events