OWL BUS INC

USDOT 3293105 • 156 PINE ST, QUINCY, MA, 02170

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,293,105
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7818884799
Power Units (MCS-150)
17
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,688,246
Physical Address
156 PINE ST, QUINCY, MA, 02170
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1043136ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1043136MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 2, 2019Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
41%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
34
Violations
13
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.9%
Driver OOS %
2.9%
Power Units (MCS-150)
17
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
2
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 34 of 34 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states34 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (13 violations from 34 inspections)

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Violation Summary (13 violations from 34 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLITOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.62Windshield wipers inoperative114Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.91393.9110Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-17.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.8 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.38vs nat'l 1.80
-1.42 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (34 inspections)

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Inspection History (34 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 22, 202687353081PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPALevel 3VAN HOOL B BUS0No
Mar 18, 202687389187ALBANY NYNYLevel 3VAN HOOL B BUS0No
Jan 16, 202686836079ALBANY NYNYLevel 2VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 16, 202686870296ALBANY NYNYLevel 3VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 15, 202586582111SPRING GARDEN ST WB PHILADELPHPALevel 2VNHL BUS0No
Dec 8, 202586503780NEWARK DEDELevel 3VAN HOOL B BUS2392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Dec 8, 202586565914ALBANY NYNYLevel 3VAN HOOL B BUS0No
Nov 18, 202586408922ALBANY NYNYLevel 3VAN HOOL B BUS2392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLITNo
Aug 29, 202585650791ALBANY NYNYLevel 2VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH1393.9A-LCLNo
Jun 7, 202584909013ALBANY NYNYLevel 2VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH1395.8E1-HOSPVIDYes
Jun 7, 202584954119SARATOGA SPRINGS NYNYLevel 3VAN HOOL B BUS0No
Mar 11, 202584088406RT 13 N/B SALISBURY SCALEHOUSEMDLevel 2VNHL MOTOR COACH1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Feb 5, 202583806482ALBANY NYNYLevel 3VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 6, 202583554873BROOKLYN NYNYLevel 2VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH0No
Nov 27, 202483295334ALBANY NYNYLevel 3VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH0No
Nov 8, 202483129319ALBANY NYNYLevel 3VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH0No
Nov 8, 202483152890ALBANY NYNYLevel 3VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH0No
Sep 27, 202482774887ALBANY NYNYLevel 2VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH0No
Sep 27, 202482801311ALBANY NYNYLevel 3VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH0No
Sep 16, 202482727817NEW YORK NYNYLevel 1VAN HOOL B BUS0No
Aug 2, 202482330950SCHENECTADY NYNYLevel 2VAN HOOL B BUS2393.62, 393.91Yes
Aug 2, 202482330951ALBANY NYNYLevel 3VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH0No
Jul 31, 202482284914BROOKLYN NYNYLevel 1VAN HOOL B BUS1393.47(a)Yes
May 28, 202481736801RoadsideNJLevel 3VNHL BUS0No
Feb 20, 202480901613NEW YORK NYNYLevel 2VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH1393.95(f)No
Feb 20, 202480901777NEW YORK NYNYLevel 2VAN HOOL B BUS0No
Jan 22, 202480684038S-ROCKLANDMALevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 22, 202480684037S-ROCKLANDMALevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH1396.5(b)No
Jan 22, 202480684036S-ROCKLANDMALevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 8, 202380351768NEWARK DEDELevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 19, 202379704513RoadsideNYLevel 2VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 19, 202378942814S/B I-95 SERVICE PLAZADELevel 3VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 18, 202378385522RoadsideNYLevel 2VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 18, 202378385524RoadsideNYLevel 2VNHL MOTOR COACH0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

24 total · 12.5% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
8

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 11, 2025NYINJURY01NEW YORK NEW YORKRef Marker:...048391OWL BUS INC
Apr 7, 2025NYINJURY01Ref Marker:...045783OWL BUS INC
Jul 4, 2024NJINJURY02RIDGEFIELD PARKI-95...045449OWL BUS INC
Sep 22, 2023NJTOW00WOODBRIDGE TWPI-95...045793OWL BUS INC
Sep 19, 2023VAINJURY01NORFOLKINTERSTATE 64 EAST...045304OWL BUS INC
Aug 13, 2023NJTOW00CARNEYS POINT TWPI-295 Secondary...046749OWL BUS INC
Sep 15, 2022DEINJURY02NEW CASTLEUS13 DUPONT PKWY @ LLANGOLLEN BLVD...045733OWL BUS INC
Jan 27, 2022NYTOW00Rt 907L Ref Mrkr 907LX4M11046...045855OWL BUS INC
Aug 21, 2021NYINJURY01Ref Marker:...045977OWL BUS INC
Jul 30, 2021NYTOW00Ref Marker:...045339OWL BUS INC
Jan 31, 2020DEINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 11, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in NY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 7, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in NY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 4, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 22, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 19, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 13, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 15, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in DE
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jan 27, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 21, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 30, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 31, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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