ATLANTIC COAST CHARTERS INC
USDOT 252335 • 1344C W NURSERY ROAD, LINTHICUM, MD, 21090
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-179244 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 24, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157024 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157024 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 2012 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157024 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2004 | Jul 17, 2012 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157024 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 2004 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157024 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2003 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 125768 | REPLACED | May 1, 1993 | Dec 17, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157024 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157024 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157024 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157024 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157024 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 125768 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2003 | Dec 17, 2003 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC179244 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2025 |
| MC179244 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2023 |
| MC179244 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC179244 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2012 |
| MC179244 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 28, 1985 | — | 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
8 states • 125 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from latest 100 of 125 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSRLF | Steering - Power steering reservoir low fluid | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.91 | 393.91 | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (125 inspections)
Showing 50 of 125
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS95 J F K MEMORIAL HWY | ...014189 | ATLANTIC COAST CHARTERS INC |
| Sep 19, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLLEGE PARK | UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK PARKING LOT 1B | ...736574 | ATLANTIC COAST CHARTERS INC |
| Jul 5, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MU 60 - MAIN ST AT MD 17 - MAIN ST (SB/L) WOLFSVIL | ...713090 | ATLANTIC COAST CHARTERS INC |
| Apr 3, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLESVILLE | 52.53 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 0.030 ON RP 200 - R | ...736592 | ATLANTIC COAST CHARTERS INC |
| Oct 4, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BALTIMORE AVE | ...081737 | ATLANTIC COAST CHARTERS INC |
| Sep 29, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | 15TH ST | ...736574 | ATLANTIC COAST CHARTERS INC |
| Jan 17, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCRANTON CITY | ROUTE 0011 E | ...737765 | ATLANTIC COAST CHARTERS INC |
| Apr 22, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NO NAME | ...721012 | ATLANTIC COAST CHARTERS INC |
| Dec 10, 1997 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records