TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC
Joins 188 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (National Interstate Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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· May 1, 2024
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TruckCodex risk summary — TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC (USDOT 385886) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 3 fatalities on crash record — 26 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — American Bus Association • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/385886/ As of: Oct 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 385886
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: TERRY FISCHER
Company officer 2: KATHRYN FISCHER
Passengers
Based in ORANGE, CA
FMCSA census as of Oct 23, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0.85% (better). Vehicle OOS 0.5% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=7723 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Power Units +27 (99 → 126) · Jun 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +28 (137 → 165) · Jun 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Physical street 1931 N BATAVIA STREET 4902 Market Street, San Diego CA, 92102 → 1931 N BATAVIA STREET · Oct 4, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Motor Carrier of Passengers
1 active
common
1 active
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
385886
In FMCSA records since
Mar 16, 1990 (~36y)
MC / docket
MC229775
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
TERRY FISCHER
Company officer 2
KATHRYN FISCHER
Operation
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Passengers
Fleet size
126 units
Drivers
165
Annual mileage
3,685,086 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (714) 637-4300
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1931 N BATAVIA STREET
ORANGE, CA 92865
Mailing
1931 N BATAVIA STREET 4902 Market Street, San Diego CA, 92102
ORANGE, CA 92865
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
385886
In FMCSA records since
Mar 16, 1990 (~36y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
3,685,086 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.5%
vs
23.4%
-22.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.08
vs
1.80
-1.72
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19.2%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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Related filings
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InsuranceNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 1, 2024
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Process AgentAmerican Bus AssociationBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC229775ACTIVE
Accident reports (24 months)
All 26 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 347 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 188 | 188 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0.53% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
126
Drivers
165
Inspections
347
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
0.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
5
26 all-time
Authorities
2
2 active
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 7,723 ACTIVE carriers operating 63–189 power units (±50% of this carrier's 126 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0.85%
Median across 7,723 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.85 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0.5%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.4%
Median across 7,723 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 3 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 1931 N BATAVIA STREET 4902 Market Street, San Diego CA, 92102 1931 N BATAVIA STREETSeen 16 times · first Aug 16, 2026 · last Oct 4, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 137 165FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 99 126FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (31 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 174 | 1 | 0.6% | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 19, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 5, 2024 |
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 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (347 rows) View all 347 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89312416 | Oct 20, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 89312405 | Oct 20, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mci
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0 | — | No |
| 89311263 | Oct 20, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
TEMSA MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 89311210 | Oct 20, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
TEMSA MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 89312067 | Oct 18, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
TEMSA MOTOR COACH
|
0 | — | No |
| 89300508 | Oct 17, 2026 | TX | 1 | TX |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 89255513 | Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 89255369 | Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
MERCEDES-BENZ BUS
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 89255343 | Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
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1 | 393.83A | No |
| 89255335 | Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mci
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0 | — | No |
| 89254917 | Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mci
|
0 | — | No |
| 89254898 | Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mci
|
0 | — | No |
| 89254897 | Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
FREIGHTLINER MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 89254828 | Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 89254816 | Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mci
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0 | — | No |
| 89107306 | Sep 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | 5081 OLD HWY MARIPOSA |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
Ticket: Mci
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0 | — | No |
| 89107277 | Sep 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | OAKHURST |
PREVOST BUS
Ticket: Preo
|
0 | — | No |
| 89100506 | Sep 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | 5081 OLD HWY MARIPOSA |
PREVOST BUS
Ticket: Preo
|
0 | — | No |
| 88727804 | Aug 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | WEST LA |
PREVOST BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 88717131 | Aug 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | WEST LA |
PREVOST BUS
|
2 | 390.3E3-MC | Yes |
| 88679498 | Aug 12, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
|
0 | — | No |
| 88679433 | Aug 12, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
|
0 | — | No |
| 88679432 | Aug 12, 2026 | CA | 5 | PERALTA SCALES E/B |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
|
0 | — | No |
| 88205254 | Jun 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 87704457 | Apr 27, 2026 | CA | 5 | ORANGE COUNTY |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA5652502395 | Jul 3, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA33090-5488 | Apr 26, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009789908 | Mar 21, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009761944 | Nov 2, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AZ0I24063646 | Oct 27, 2024 | AZ | 2 | 3 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CA0009640968 | Jun 26, 2024 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CA6702401018 | May 18, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5752300499 | Feb 13, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8552300091 | Jan 10, 2023 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA5652204567 | Dec 29, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA6902201363 | Nov 16, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA5902200830 | Feb 13, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA6901801375 | Oct 13, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1850121333 | Oct 9, 2018 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5301801836 | Mar 23, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008123643 | Sep 5, 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OR2016400126 | Aug 22, 2016 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8531959206 | Jul 3, 2016 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6501500646 | Nov 7, 2015 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0004979093 | Dec 29, 2010 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0004735665 | May 26, 2010 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CA0003722152 | Apr 17, 2008 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0003368597 | Aug 7, 2007 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0003075728 | Feb 16, 2007 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0002878572 | Oct 20, 2006 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | XPP 1124890-00 | 91X | $5,000,000 | May 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| National Interstate Insurance Company | XPP 1124890-00 | BMC-91X | — | May 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | YPP 1124890-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 8, 2005 | May 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0112489-04 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Dec 8, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 011 2489-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2003 | Jan 1, 2005 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 041055-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 19, 2003 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF041055 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 041055 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 29, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA131856 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 27, 1998 | Jun 1, 1999 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 125882 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 1993 | Dec 27, 1998 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 20, 2023
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Dec 8, 2005insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2005
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Nov 23, 2005
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Jan 1, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 19, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 29, 2002insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 27, 1998insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 24, 1991
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 N BATAVIA ST ORANGE CA | CA | 99 | 0 |
| ORANGE COUNTY | CA | 47 | 0 |
| ORANGE | CA | 35 | 0 |
| PERALTA SCALES E/B | CA | 17 | 0 |
| RIVERSIDE AREA | CA | 16 | 0 |
| LAX | CA | 10 | 0 |
| PALA CASINO | CA | 7 | 0 |
| GRAND CANYON | AZ | 5 | 0 |
| 4902 MARKET ST | CA | 4 | 0 |
| 628 E WASHINGTON AVE CA | CA | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC229775
Motor Carrier of Passengers · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
Process Agent (BOC-3)
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American Bus Association
BOC-3 process agent · 484 carriers served
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347 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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26 reportable crashes
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