KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD
USDOT 275996 • 2000 TAYLOR ST, LITTLE CHUTE, WI, 54140
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-167000 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCOT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PCAU10000001-00 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Excess | CRA0000231 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PSN 0000350-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFB 001182-1 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFB 001182-1 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 31, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA156388 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA154755 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 156 388 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 126147 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1993 | Dec 17, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CRA0000231 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ASCOT INSURANCE COMPANY | PCAU10000001-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | PSN 0000350-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB 001182-1 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2009 | Oct 31, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB 001182-1 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA156388 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 156 388 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 126147 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2003 | Dec 17, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA154755 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-167000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-167000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC167000 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC167000 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2009 |
| MC167000 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2005 |
| MC167000 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 27, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC167000 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 2, 1992 | REVOKED | Oct 12, 2004 |
| MC167000 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC167000 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 22, 1983 | REVOKED | Oct 12, 2004 |
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
2 states • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.62B-PC | Passenger Carrier - Operating a bus with aisle seats not conforming to the requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEMEO | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.84-FL | Floors defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (30 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEENAH | WOODEN SHOE RD | ...659993 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Dec 30, 2025 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | FREMONT | USH 010 WB | ...067933 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Nov 25, 2025 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FOX CROSSING | PRIVATE PROPERTY | ...144209 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Sep 5, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEENAH | INVERNESS LN | ...AT8812 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Sep 4, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW RICHMOND | STH 065 SB | ...384586 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Feb 11, 2025 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 4 | ROYALTON | STH 054 WB | ...257016 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Feb 6, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OSHKOSH | FRANKFORT ST | ...348664 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Jan 21, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | STANTON | STH 064 WB | ...384579 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Jan 9, 2025 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 1 | SUN PRAIRIE | CTH TT EB | ...391526 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Dec 4, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON | STH STH SB | ...284852 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Oct 9, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARTLAND | CTH BE EB | ...355360 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Sep 14, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MADISON | N RANDALL AVE | ...272163 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| May 9, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOODVILLE | CTH KK SB | ...163902 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Apr 2, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SUN PRAIRIE | CTH N NB | ...391526 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Sep 26, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANAWA | GROVE ST | ...744177 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Sep 8, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CATO | MENCHALVILLE RD | ...336231 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| May 31, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEENAH | REED ST | ...FH8762 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| May 30, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SUN PRAIRIE | USH 151 NB | ...213806 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Apr 2, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BIG LAKE | WB USTH 10 | ...058773 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Mar 31, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRIENDSHIP | AIRPORT DR | ...755769 | KOBUSSEN TRAILWAYS |
| Mar 10, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | REEDSVILLE | N 6TH ST | ...325390 | KOBUSSEN TRAILWAYS |
| Feb 10, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARSHFIELD | E BLODGETT ST | ...018699 | KOBUSSEN TRAILWAYS |
| Jan 11, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | MOUNT MORRIS | CTH S SB | ...134101 | KOBUSSEN TRAILWAYS |
| Dec 9, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DE FOREST | VINBURN RD | ...323663 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
| Oct 5, 2022 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 13 | NEW LONDON | CTH S NB | ...744173 | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI-2023-0021-WI5025 | Jan 23, 2023 | 383.37(a) | $5,480 | Passenger Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events