DS BUS LINES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Passenger) gap · 113 days Inactive Jan 3, 2023 → reinstated Apr 26, 2023
- 1 fatality on crash record 57 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DS BUS LINES INC (USDOT 2871169) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000 Officer(s): JUDITH CRAWFORD (Company officer); CORNELIUS VAN DYK (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Passenger) gap · 113 days — Inactive Jan 3, 2023 → reinstated Apr 26, 2023 • 1 fatality on crash record — 57 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2871169/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.2% (better). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=2184 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 7, 2022
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC962756ACTIVE
Accident reports (24 months)
All 57 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 167 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DS BUS LINES INC is a motor carrier based in SHAWNEE, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2871169. 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 370 power units and 628 drivers, with 167 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DS BUS LINES INC is a large fleet, operating 370 power units and 628 drivers, with 3 years on FMCSA's records, based in Shawnee, KS. Across 108 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 16 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
108 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 209% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KS (81) and MO (27), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 370 power units (large fleet) and 628 drivers; Thms, Thomas bui, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,184 ACTIVE carriers operating 185–555 power units (±50% of this carrier's 370 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Passenger) authority was inactive from Jan 3, 2023 to Apr 26, 2023 (113 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (167 rows) View all 167 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88438787 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88438749 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 88438693 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 88438682 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88438681 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88438674 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88438415 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 88438410 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 88438282 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
GMC SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 88438259 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 88438258 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 88438118 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88438107 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88438097 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88438033 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88438030 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 88438029 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88437931 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
GMC SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Navstar
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0 | — | No |
| 88437487 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 88437260 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88437136 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88436924 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88426554 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88426459 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 5 | — |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 87083785 | Feb 13, 2026 | MO | 5 | COLUMBIA MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (57 rows) View all 57 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000117667 | Mar 3, 2026 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2026E31371 | Jan 27, 2026 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000116623 | Dec 8, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000116211 | Nov 22, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000116267 | Nov 5, 2025 | MO | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2025E30863 | Oct 8, 2025 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2025E30805 | Sep 30, 2025 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2025E29965 | Apr 28, 2025 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2025000531 | Mar 18, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2025E29459 | Mar 4, 2025 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2025E29281 | Jan 28, 2025 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2024E29278 | Dec 19, 2024 | KS | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| KS2024E29019 | Dec 17, 2024 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000110176 | Oct 8, 2024 | MO | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2024001391 | Aug 13, 2024 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000108711 | May 20, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2024E27697 | Mar 2, 2024 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000106943 | Feb 1, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2311002628 | Nov 28, 2023 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000105630 | Nov 16, 2023 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2023E26806 | Nov 10, 2023 | KS | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| KS2023E26767 | Nov 1, 2023 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2023E26666 | Oct 6, 2023 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2023E25814 | May 8, 2023 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2023E25589 | Mar 27, 2023 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Apr 26, 2023 | MC962756-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 14, 2016 | MC962756-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 316653 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Oct 7, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | YPP 3307871-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2018 | Dec 28, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | DPP 3307870-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 6, 2016 | Aug 13, 2018 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 26, 2023
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Jan 3, 2023
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Jan 3, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 3, 2023authority gapCommon (Passenger) authority inactive: 113 days (through Apr 26, 2023)
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Dec 28, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON COUNTY | KS | 30 | 0 |
| COLUMBIA MO | MO | 24 | 0 |
| OLATHE KS | KS | 8 | 0 |
| GREELEY CO | CO | 6 | 0 |
| OAK GROVE MO | MO | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC962756
common · ACTIVE · MC
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OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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167 inspections
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57 reportable crashes
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How to verify DS BUS LINES INC
- 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.
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