CHICAGO BUS LINES COMPANY
USDOT 2209592 • 4857 W GRACE ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60641
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-766698 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 14, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24110459 | ON FILE | Nov 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24110459 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24110459 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24110459 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2024 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APS114368 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APS108162 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2022 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APS102461 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2021 | Sep 29, 2022 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APS096231 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2020 | Sep 29, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APS089471 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2019 | Sep 29, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APS082568 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2018 | Sep 29, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APS075955 | CANCELLED | Oct 20, 2017 | Sep 18, 2018 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CA00038166 | CANCELLED | Feb 6, 2013 | Apr 15, 2013 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CA00037323 | CANCELLED | Feb 6, 2012 | Feb 6, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24110459 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24110459 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24110459 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24110459 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS114368 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS108162 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS102461 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS096231 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2021 | Sep 29, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS089471 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS082568 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2019 | Sep 29, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS075955 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2018 | Sep 18, 2018 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CA00038166 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2013 | Apr 15, 2013 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CA00037323 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2013 | Feb 6, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-766698 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-766698 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-766698 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-766698 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-766698 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-766698 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC766698 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 24, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC766698 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2026 |
| MC766698 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 13, 2024 | REVOKED | Nov 10, 2025 |
| MC766698 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 18, 2023 | REVOKED | Oct 21, 2024 |
| MC766698 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2022 |
| MC766698 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2021 |
| MC766698 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2020 |
| MC766698 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2019 |
| MC766698 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 26, 2018 | REVOKED | Oct 10, 2023 |
| MC766698 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 24, 2017 | REVOKED | Sep 24, 2018 |
| MC766698 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 22, 2013 | REVOKED | Apr 22, 2013 |
| MC766698 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 17, 2012 | REVOKED | Feb 12, 2013 |
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 • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.31F | 387.31F | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:387.7F | 387.7F | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BENM | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DCUV | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87443035 | Roadside | TX | Level 1 | PREO MOTOR COACH | 5 | 387.31F, 387.7F, 392.9AA1 | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 87074580 | Roadside | IL | Level 5 | VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH | 5 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.55D2-B, 393.62-BEI | Yes |
| Feb 7, 2026 | 86992356 | HIDALGO TX | US | Level 3 | VAN HOOL B BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 84442953 | CAMINO REAL POE | TX | Level 1 | PREO BUS | 1 | 393.45B2UV | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84378342 | CAMINO REAL POE | TX | Level 1 | PREO BUS | 2 | 393.45DCUV, 396.5B | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records