CAPITOL BUS LINES INC is a corporation based in WEST COLUMBIA, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 250036. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 15 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file. 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.
CAPITOL BUS LINES INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 15 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in West Columbia, SC. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in US (8) and SC (4), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS1 (Speeding 1-5 mph over limit) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 15 drivers; Prevost, Preo, and Motorcoach are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,545 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US (US) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 14, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Prevost | 16 | |
| Preo | 8 | |
| Motorcoach | 4 |
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 (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87413749 | Mar 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | COLUMBIA SC |
MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 87413744 | Mar 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 85745435 | Sep 11, 2025 | AL | 2 | HUNTSVILLE AL |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 84963159 | Jun 14, 2025 | NC | 1 | — |
PREO MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 84963149 | Jun 14, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-nc-11-/-north-pitt-hs |
PREO BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 84963136 | Jun 14, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
PREO MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 84011806 | Feb 27, 2025 | SC | 3 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83411868 | Dec 12, 2024 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 83411865 | Dec 12, 2024 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 83411887 | Dec 11, 2024 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 83411885 | Dec 11, 2024 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 83411879 | Dec 11, 2024 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 83411851 | Dec 11, 2024 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 83411850 | Dec 11, 2024 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 83411849 | Dec 11, 2024 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 82059844 | Jul 5, 2024 | SC | 2 | RICHLAND CNTY SECONDARY ROADS |
PREO BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 80813826 | Feb 9, 2024 | SC | 2 | RICHLAND CNTY SECONDARY ROADS |
PREO BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 80813744 | Feb 9, 2024 | SC | 2 | RICHLAND CNTY SECONDARY ROADS |
PREO MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 79950376 | Oct 17, 2023 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 79950371 | Oct 17, 2023 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 79950370 | Oct 17, 2023 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 79950369 | Oct 17, 2023 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 79950355 | Oct 17, 2023 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 79950353 | Oct 17, 2023 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 79950352 | Oct 17, 2023 | US | 5 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0018676317 | Dec 1, 2018 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NC0105063242 | Apr 8, 2017 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0007283338 | Dec 4, 2007 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC005096545A | Jul 12, 2005 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| SC004036408A | Apr 2, 2004 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA1191073201 | Jun 30, 2001 | GA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| SC099004497A | Jan 15, 1999 | SC | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC9500001378 | May 26, 1995 | NC | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2014 | MC167982 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA166603 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA166603 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Sep 4, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA166603 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA166603 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Sep 3, 2014 | NAME CHANGED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | DPP 1107460-04 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | DEX 1107460-00 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2009 | Sep 7, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | DPP 1107460-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 391595 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2001 | Sep 10, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 391595 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2001 | May 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | SIU200133-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2000 | Jun 6, 2001 | REPLACED |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 2480 434 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 1998 | Jul 13, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 2480 434 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 1997 | Jun 6, 1998 | REPLACED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BA08707295 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 1996 | Jun 6, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA123805 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 1990 | Jun 6, 1996 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 4, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 3, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 7, 2014
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Aug 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 7, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 10, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 6, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Aug 31, 2000
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Jul 13, 2000insuranceCANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jun 6, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jun 6, 1997insuranceCANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
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Jun 6, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 9, 1996
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Apr 26, 1984
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Aug 29, 1983
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST COLUMBIA SC | US | 16 | 0 |
| RICHLAND CNTY SECONDARY ROADS | SC | 3 | 0 |
| COLUMBIA SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| HUNTSVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| WEST COLUMBIA SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC167982
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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