LAKELAND BUS LINES INC
USDOT 24249 • 425 E BLACKWELL STREET, DOVER, NJ, 07801-4312
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-109802 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 2, 2020 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155557 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2020 | Jan 8, 2021 |
| COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | AR3460033 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 38806867 | ACTIVE | Mar 15, 2002 | — |
Insurance History (34 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155557 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155557 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1854109 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2020 | Mar 18, 2020 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155557 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2019 | Mar 18, 2020 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155557 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155557 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155557 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 24, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155557 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Excess | 60A2UB000020701 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Excess | 60A 2UB 0000 20 700 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155557 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2002 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2002 | Aug 1, 2002 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2002 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2002 | Apr 29, 2002 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CU66338 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2001 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2001 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2000 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2000 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38806867 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2000 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | NUG359319A | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2000 | Jan 9, 2002 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3000482 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | NUG359319 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1998 | Feb 28, 2000 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3000482 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-1-000 482 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-1-000 482 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1996 | Jan 4, 1999 |
| GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | NUG345199 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1996 | Apr 10, 1999 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TBA 7142543RA | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1992 | Oct 1, 1996 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 8654436 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1992 | Oct 27, 1996 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TBA 7142543RA | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1992 | Oct 27, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANC/CANCL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD | Unknown | Unknown |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155557 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2021 | Jan 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155557 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155557 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1854109 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2020 | Mar 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155557 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2020 | Mar 18, 2020 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155557 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155557 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2019 | Aug 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155557 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155557 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | AR3460033 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 60A2UB000020701 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155557 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 60A 2UB 0000 20 700 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CU66338 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2002 | Aug 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2002 | Apr 29, 2002 |
| CANCEL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2002 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2002 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| CANCEL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2002 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2002 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2002 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2002 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | NUG359319A | BIPD/Excess | Jan 9, 2002 | Jan 9, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 38806867 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3000482 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | NUG359319 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 28, 2000 | Feb 28, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | NUG345199 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 10, 1999 | Apr 10, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-1-000 482 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 1999 | Jan 4, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3000482 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-1-000 482 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8654436 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 27, 1996 | Oct 27, 1996 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TBA 7142543RA | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 1996 | Oct 27, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TBA 7142543RA | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1996 | Oct 1, 1996 |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC109802 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2020 |
| MC109802 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2020 |
| MC109802 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2006 |
| MC109802 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2004 |
| MC109802 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2002 |
| MC109802 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2000 |
| MC109802 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 1999 |
| MC109802 | PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON | GRANTED | Aug 21, 1998 | — | Unknown |
| MC109802 | PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON | GRANTED | May 20, 1998 | — | Unknown |
| MC109802 | PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON | GRANTED | Feb 16, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC109802 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 9, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC109802 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 6, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC109802 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 9, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC109802 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 15, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC109802 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 11, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC109802 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 8, 1980 | — | 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
4 states • 72 inspections
Violation Summary (7 violations from 72 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 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 (72 inspections)
Showing 50 of 72
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...014682 | LAKELAND BUS LINES INC |
| May 30, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS | US 46 | ...014675 | LAKELAND BUS LINES INC |
| May 24, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NORTH BERGEN TWP | NJ 3 | ...014712 | LAKELAND BUS LINES INC |
| Nov 4, 2022 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TOTOWA BORO | US 46 | ...014687 | LAKELAND BUS LINES INC |
| Sep 18, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKAWAY TWP | ROUTE 513 | ...014714 | LAKELAND BUS LINES INC |
| May 17, 2022 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CLIFTON CITY | NJ 3 | ...014700 | LAKELAND BUS LINES INC |
| Dec 20, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2014 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2013 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2013 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2013 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2013 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2012 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
62 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 62 events