ALGONQUIN BUSES LLC
USDOT 3005044 • 1304 ELM ST UNIT 5A, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01089
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-068008 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 13, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | L34655 | ON FILE | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5927715 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2024 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5927715 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2024 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5927715 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2023 | Apr 20, 2024 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5927715 | REPLACED | Nov 6, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5927715 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5927715 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2023 | Dec 10, 2023 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2708165 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2021 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2708165 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2018 | Feb 6, 2021 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2708165 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2018 | Jan 12, 2021 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2708165 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2018 | Apr 3, 2018 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2708165 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2708165 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2018 | Feb 16, 2018 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2708165 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2018 | Feb 26, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5927715 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | L34655 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5927715 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5927715 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5927715 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5927715 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2023 | Dec 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5927715 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2708165 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2023 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2708165 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2021 | Feb 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2708165 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2021 | Jan 12, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2708165 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2708165 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2018 | Apr 3, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2708165 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2018 | Feb 26, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2708165 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2018 | Feb 16, 2018 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC068008 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2021 |
| MC068008 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2018 |
| MC068008 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 |
| MC068008 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 26, 2018 | — | 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
3 states • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEMEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (14 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2023 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BOSTON | RTE 93 S @ ZAKIM BRIDGE | ...063070 | ALGONQUIN BUSES LLC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records