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ELKHORN BUS SERVICE INC

USDOT 164199 • DBA: JONES TRAVEL • 511 S LINCOLN STREET, ELKHORN, WI, 53121

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
164,199
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Wisconsin
Phone
2627234309
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
283,943
BOC-3 Agent
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Physical Address
511 S LINCOLN STREET, ELKHORN, WI, 53121
Contact
Phone: 2627234309

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 4, 2008
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-144628ACTIVEUnknownFeb 2, 2016

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryXPP 1112520-00ON FILEJun 4, 2008Feb 28, 2016
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Excess8-23-XCS 1985110ON FILEJan 6, 1991Jan 6, 1998

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryXPP 1112520-00REPLACEDJun 4, 2008Feb 1, 2016
RLI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFB 001110-1CANCELLEDJun 4, 2004Jul 6, 2008
RLI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFB 001110-1REPLACEDJun 4, 2004Jun 4, 2008
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCCAF 481473REPLACEDFeb 4, 2001Feb 4, 2001
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCCAF 481473REPLACEDFeb 4, 2001Jun 4, 2004
UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimarySF2675833REPLACEDFeb 4, 1999Feb 4, 2001
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNKA 2480 734CANCELLEDJan 6, 1999May 29, 1999
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNKA 2480 734REPLACEDJan 6, 1999Feb 4, 1999
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA02100315REPLACEDJan 6, 1998Jan 6, 1999
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary8-23-MXA 5604665CANCELLEDJan 6, 1991Jan 6, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYXPP 1112520-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2016Feb 28, 2016
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYXPP 1112520-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2016
TERM/CANCLRLI INSURANCE COMPANYLFB 001110-1BIPD/PrimaryJul 6, 2008Jul 6, 2008
TERM/REPLRLI INSURANCE COMPANYLFB 001110-1BIPD/PrimaryJun 4, 2008Jun 4, 2008
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCCAF 481473BIPD/PrimaryJun 4, 2004Jun 4, 2004
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCCAF 481473BIPD/PrimaryFeb 4, 2001Feb 4, 2001
TERM/REPLUNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE COSF2675833BIPD/PrimaryFeb 4, 2001Feb 4, 2001
TERM/CANCLRELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYNKA 2480 734BIPD/PrimaryMay 29, 1999May 29, 1999
TERM/REPLRELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYNKA 2480 734BIPD/PrimaryFeb 4, 1999Feb 4, 1999
TERM/REPLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CA02100315BIPD/PrimaryJan 6, 1999Jan 6, 1999
CANCELAMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY8-23-XCS 1985110BIPD/ExcessJan 6, 1998Jan 6, 1998
CANCELAMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY8-23-MXA 5604665BIPD/PrimaryJan 6, 1998Jan 6, 1998

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC144628COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 1, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 2, 2016
MC144628COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 9, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 18, 2008
MC144628MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 18, 1984—Unknown
MC144628MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 15, 1982—Unknown
MC144628MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 22, 1982—Unknown
MC144628MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 23, 1979—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
11
Violations
6
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Crash Records
14

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 11 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (6 violations from 11 inspections)

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Violation Summary (6 violations from 11 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.44-BAir Brake - Air no/defective bus front brake line protection10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.55vs nat'l 1.80
-1.25 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (11 inspections)

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Inspection History (11 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Aug 27, 202585718515DECATUR ILILLevel 1MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0—No
Jul 9, 202585195179MILWAUKEE WIWILevel 3MCIN BUS0—No
Sep 23, 202482751134ELKHORN WIWILevel 5FORD BUS0—No
Sep 23, 202482762740ELKHORN WIWILevel 5MOTORCOACH BUS0—No
Sep 23, 202482762785ELKHORN WIWILevel 5MOTORCOACH BUS0—No
Aug 30, 202379545890RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FPILLevel 1MCIN MOTOR COACH0—No
Jul 5, 202379092255ELKHORNWIUSLevel 1KENS TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1-BALACNo
Jul 5, 202379092257ELKHORNWIUSLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1-BALACNo
Jul 5, 202379092259ELKHORNWIUSLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45D-B, 393.44-BNo
Jul 5, 202379092258ELKHORNWIUSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.55D1-BNo
Jul 5, 202379092256ELKHORNWIUSLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1393.55D1-BNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

5 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-092025-08
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ELKHORNWI5
ELKHORN WI3
DECATUR IL1
RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FP1
MILWAUKEE WI1

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
14
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
50
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
14

Crash History (14 records)

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Crash History (14 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 5, 2021WITOW00ADDISONPARKING LOT...064857ELKHORN BUS SERVICE INC
Aug 23, 2019WITOW00————
Jan 18, 2014INTOW00————
Jun 28, 2010WITOW00————
Jun 18, 2008MITOW00————
Aug 6, 2001MOFATAL118————
Apr 27, 1999ILINJURY028————
Jul 8, 1998WITOW00————
Jun 13, 1998WIINJURY02————
Jan 20, 1998WIINJURY01————
Oct 5, 1997OHTOW00————
Jul 23, 1997WITOW00————
Feb 16, 1996GATOW00————
Jul 31, 1995WIINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 5, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 23, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 28, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 2, 2016
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-144628
Feb 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 28, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 6, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 18, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 4, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 4, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 6, 2001
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 18 injuries
Feb 4, 2001
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 4, 2001
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
May 29, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 27, 1999
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 28 injuries
Feb 4, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 6, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 8, 1998
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 13, 1998
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jan 20, 1998
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 6, 1998
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jan 6, 1998
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 1997
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 23, 1997
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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