DUFOUR ESCORTED TOURS INC
USDOT 384599 • 133 SOUTH STREET, HINSDALE, MA, 01235-9394
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
384,599
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4136558122
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
169
Drivers (MCS-150)
170
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
130,373
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
133 SOUTH STREET, HINSDALE, MA, 01235-9394
Mailing Address
P O BOX 549, HINSDALE, MA, 01235-0549
Contact
Phone: 4136558122
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.
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
2 active
Latest: May 1, 2002
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-126986 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SCAF 201903 | ON FILE | May 1, 2002 | Aug 30, 2003 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CU 5758091 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 1995 | Feb 23, 1997 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2000657 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1998 | May 1, 2002 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP801339403 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1998 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP801339402 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1995 | Jul 1, 1996 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBXB40497 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1994 | Apr 4, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SCAF 201903 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2003 | Aug 30, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | 2000657 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2002 | May 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | CAP801339403 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1998 | Jan 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | CU 5758091 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 23, 1997 | Feb 23, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CAP801339402 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1996 | Jul 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CBXB40497 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 1996 | Apr 4, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-126986 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC126986 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | Apr 8, 1987 |
| MC126986 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | Apr 8, 1987 |
| MC126986 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | Apr 8, 1987 |
| MC126986 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC126986 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 |
| MC126986 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2003 |
| MC126986 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 11, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC126986 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 20, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC126986 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 28, 1983 | TRANSFERRED | Apr 8, 1987 |
| MC126986 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 1977 | TRANSFERRED | Apr 8, 1987 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
6
Violations
11
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
169
Drivers (MCS-150)
170
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 6 of 6 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 6 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (11 violations from 6 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.83vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (6 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | 84625466 | Roadside | VT | Level 2 | FORD SCHOOL BUS | 3 | 393.48A-BMBCHE, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.75A3-TAOL | No |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 83726029 | Roadside | MA | Level 3 | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 81919875 | Roadside | MA | Level 5 | FREIG MOTOR COACH | 4 | 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 392.2 | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 81919876 | Roadside | MA | Level 5 | FREIG MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 79453395 | POTATO CHIP LANE | NY | Level 3 | — | 2 | 392.2, 390.21(b) | No |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 79180725 | S-BOSTON | MA | Level 2 | FREIG BUS | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
4 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-062025-05
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
22
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
24
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NORTH ADAMS | STATE RD @ PHELPS AVE | ...339324 | DUFOUR ESCORTED TOURS INC |
| Oct 30, 2025 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENNINGTON | 101-105 Elm St | ...658172 | DUFOUR ESCORTED TOURS INC |
| May 6, 2025 | VT | FATAL | 1 | 0 | POWNAL | 4420-4872 US Route 7 | ...D16795 | DUFOUR ESCORTED TOURS INC |
| Apr 9, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LANESBOROUGH | OLD STATE RD @ CHESHIRE RD | ...322022 | DUFOUR ESCORTED TOURS INC |
| Jun 6, 2022 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PITTSFIELD | 168 1ST ST | ...323977 | DUFOUR ESCORTED TOURS INC |
| Nov 16, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSFIELD | BARTLETT AVE @ TACONIC ST | ...102756 | DUFOUR ESCORTED TOURS INC |
| Oct 7, 2021 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ADAMS | 10 EAST RD | ...049724 | DUFOUR ESCORTED TOURS INC |
| Apr 8, 2021 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | NORTH ADAMS | STATE RD RTE 2 | ...344612 | DUFOUR ESCORTED TOURS INC |
| Dec 11, 2019 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2018 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2017 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2016 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2016 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2015 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2014 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2013 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2013 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2012 | VT | INJURY | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2012 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2010 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2010 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events
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AuthorityMC-126986 Certificate
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Inspections6 inspection records
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StationPOTATO CHIP LANE
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StationS-BOSTON
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