515 PARTY BUS LLC

Q: What is 515 PARTY BUS LLC's out-of-service rate?

515 PARTY BUS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 28.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.

USDOT 2437466 Active Based in GRANGER, IA

515 PARTY BUS LLC is a motor carrier based in GRANGER, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2437466. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 10 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

515 PARTY BUS LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 10 drivers, based in Granger, IA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

last 24 months included

OOS Rate (peak)

28.6%

driver or vehicle, whichever higher

Crashes (24m)

1 all-time

Authorities

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in IA (9 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (65.0% of violations); top code 392.2AU (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Gillig, Bluebird, and Blue are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance

No active policies on file.

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6% vs 23.4% +5.2 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Violations per Inspection 2.22 vs 1.80 +0.42

Location & Contact

18836 WENDOVER AVE

GRANGER, IA 50109

Phone: 5155200991

Email: [email protected]

Registration

USDOT 2437466

Operation C

MCS-150 mileage 1,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate

Peak OOS rate of 28.6% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 179,652 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

28.6%

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

16.7%

Median across 179,652 same-size peers

Verdict

Riskier than peers

Delta +11.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-03 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
Iowa (IA)	9	3	33.3%	Mar 14, 2026

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Gillig		3
Bluebird		2
Blue		1
Flyer		1
Newflyer		1
Thomas		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
87313587	Mar 14, 2026	IA	3	—	GILLIG BUS IA QKY567 · 15GGB271871078168	2	383.23A2, 392.2IN	Yes
87313586	Mar 14, 2026	IA	3	—	FLYER BUS IA PYA583 · 5FYD2SL08WU018220	1	392.2RG	No
86222367	Nov 2, 2025	IA	2	—	BLUEBIRD BUS IA PPC538 · 1BABNBXA69F261660	3	393.62A, 393.9H, 393.9TS	Yes
86180555	Oct 24, 2025	IA	2	—	GILLIG BUS IA PLL541 · 15GCD211X21111262	3	393.9TS, 393.78, 393.19	No
85520761	Aug 16, 2025	IA	2	—	NEWFLYER BUS IA PYA583 · 5FYD2SL08WU018220	2	393.55C2, 393.95F	No
85520754	Aug 16, 2025	IA	2	—	THMS BUS IA PPE525 · 1T88R2C2051141636	0	—	No
85274199	Jul 18, 2025	IA	2	—	BLUE BUS IA PLL540 · 1BAGBCPA43F213019	2	393.9, 393.24A	No
84208348	Mar 22, 2025	IA	2	—	BLUEBIRD BUS IA PLL540 · 1BAGBCPA43F213019	5	393.62A, 393.62E, 393.9	Yes
84147366	Mar 14, 2025	IA	2	—	GILLIG BUS IA PLL541 · 15GCD211X21111262	2	392.2AU, 390.21TB	No

Recent Crashes (1 row)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
IA1500843905	Jan 17, 2015	IA	0	2	Yes	Yes	Injury

Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code	Description	Category	Cited
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	Vehicle Maintenance	2
393.19	Hazard warning signal inoperable	Vehicle Maintenance	1
393.78	Windshield condition defective	Vehicle Maintenance	1

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify 515 PARTY BUS LLC

Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about 515 PARTY BUS LLC

Is 515 PARTY BUS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. 515 PARTY BUS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2437466 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is 515 PARTY BUS LLC's safety rating? ▾

515 PARTY BUS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.

How many inspections has 515 PARTY BUS LLC had? ▾

9 roadside inspections are on file for 515 PARTY BUS LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is 515 PARTY BUS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾

515 PARTY BUS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 28.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.

Where is 515 PARTY BUS LLC based? ▾

515 PARTY BUS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 18836 WENDOVER AVE, GRANGER, Iowa 50109. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does 515 PARTY BUS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾

515 PARTY BUS LLC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.

How many trucks and drivers does 515 PARTY BUS LLC operate? ▾

515 PARTY BUS LLC self-reports 4 power units and 10 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has 515 PARTY BUS LLC had any crashes? ▾

1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for 515 PARTY BUS LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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NHTSA

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EIA

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