BUTLER'S BUS SERVICE INC
USDOT 1633191 • 1104 WEST WOODSTOCK ROAD, WOODSTOCK, VT, 05091
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-602610 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | GPNU-EP-0022275-00 | ON FILE | Sep 19, 2020 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Excess | GPPA-PF-6057031-00 | ON FILE | Sep 19, 2018 | Sep 19, 2020 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | GPPA-PF-6057031-00 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2018 | Sep 19, 2020 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2013 | Oct 16, 2013 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | BIPD/Primary | CAA 5011666 AV | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2013 | Oct 19, 2018 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2013 | Oct 19, 2018 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA 0194099 AV | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2018 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | BIPD/Primary | CAA 5011666 AV | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2018 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPA - 0193679 - 10 | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPA - 0193679 - 10 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2007 | Jun 2, 2007 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPA 0193679 AV | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA - 0194099 AV | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2007 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUA - 0194099 AV | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2007 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPA 0193679 AV | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2007 | Jun 20, 2007 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPA 0193679 AV | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CPA - 0193679 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2007 | Jun 20, 2007 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CPA - 0193679 | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CUA 0194099 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2007 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CUA 0194099 | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2007 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPA - 0193679 AV | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | GPNU-EP-0022275-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | GPPA-PF-6057031-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2020 | Sep 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | GPPA-PF-6057031-00 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 19, 2020 | Sep 19, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Oct 19, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CAA 5011666 AV | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Sep 19, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CAA 5011666 AV | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Oct 16, 2013 | Oct 16, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA - 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA - 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0194099 AV | BIPD/Excess | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA - 0193679 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 20, 2007 | Jun 20, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA 0193679 AV | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2007 | Jun 20, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA - 0193679 - 10 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2007 | Jun 2, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA 0193679 AV | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA - 0193679 - 10 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA - 0193679 AV | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA 0193679 AV | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA - 0193679 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 26, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC602610 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 10, 2007 | — | 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
3 states • 83 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 83 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.91-BU | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83C-ELGPB | Exhaust System - Gasoline-Powered Buses - Any gasoline-powered bus exhaust system that is leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 6 inches (15.24 cm) f | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55B-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.601 | 107.601 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:180.407(a) | Cargo tank inspection/test not performed | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (83 inspections)
Showing 50 of 83
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2025 | NH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | Amherst | INTERSECTION OF 74 ROUTE 101A AND 3 AIRLINE DR | ...NG5358 | BUTLER'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Dec 20, 2023 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMHERST | Intersection of 40 Corduroy & 3 Cricket Corner Rd | ...MT8349 | BUTLER'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Oct 6, 2022 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | IRASBURG | 1500-1972 VT-58 | ...HG0347 | BUTLER'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Aug 21, 2022 | NH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | CHICHESTER | 374 Dover Rd @ 9 Bailey Rd | ...HP9315 | BUTLER'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Dec 18, 2021 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERU | 2263 VT Route 11, Pierce Road | ...HG0315 | Butlers Bus Service Inc. |
| Aug 27, 2021 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PIERMONT | Rt 10 @ Rt 25 | ...GR6087 | BUTLER'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Jan 29, 2021 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALDEN | 1073 Coles Pond Rd, Stone Ln | ...KT7566 | Butler's Bus Service Inc |
| Dec 18, 2019 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2019 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2019 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2019 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2018 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2017 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2016 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2016 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2015 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2014 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2011 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2009 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2008 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2007 | VT | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
50 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 50 events