BADGER COACHES INC
USDOT 46328 • 5501 FEMRITE DR, MADISON, WI, 53718
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
46,328
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6082551511
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
68
Drivers (MCS-150)
86
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,023,475
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
5501 FEMRITE DR, MADISON, WI, 53718
Contact
Phone: 6082551511
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 1, 1999
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-106120 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CCAF 480978 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 24, 2004 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CCAF 480978 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 2004 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA 2480 730 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1997 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA012671301 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1997 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA012671301 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1997 | Mar 19, 1999 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA 0126713 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1999 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAP 7630419 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1992 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAP 7630419 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1992 | Feb 10, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 480978 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2004 | Mar 24, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 480978 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 1, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA012671301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 1999 | Mar 19, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA012671301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 0126713 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1999 | Jan 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 2480 730 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CAP 7630419 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 1996 | Feb 10, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CAP 7630419 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1996 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC106120 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC106120 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 1, 1988 | — | Unknown |
| MC106120 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 25, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC106120 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 23, 1978 | — | Unknown |
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
134
Violations
21
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
2.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
68
Drivers (MCS-150)
86
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
22
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
29
Jul
14
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
24
Jan
9
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 134 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 134 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (21 violations from latest 100 of 134 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83C-ELGPB | Exhaust System - Gasoline-Powered Buses - Any gasoline-powered bus exhaust system that is leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 6 inches (15.24 cm) f | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.91-BU | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FIS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-21.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.21vs nat'l 1.80
-1.59 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 (134 inspections)
Showing 50 of 134
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
120 total · 1.7% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance20 · 2 OOS
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
25
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON | DUTCH MILL RD | ...013237 | BADGER COACHES INC |
| May 7, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2017 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2011 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2010 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2010 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2009 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2009 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2007 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2007 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2006 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2006 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2005 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2005 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 1998 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events
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