SOUTHWEST BUS SERVICES INC

USDOT 540304 • 1720 S 11TH ST, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, 53821

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
540,304
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6083266421
Power Units (MCS-150)
88
Drivers (MCS-150)
60
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
450,000
Physical Address
1720 S 11TH ST, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, 53821
Mailing Address
PO BOX 178, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, 53821
Contact

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: Nov 10, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-521283ACTIVEUnknownDec 2, 2020

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB00000089089XON FILENov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2020
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA00000089087XON FILENov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2020

Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA00000089087XCANCELLEDNov 10, 2016Dec 10, 2020
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA00000089087XREPLACEDNov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA00000089087XNAME CHANGEDNov 10, 2016Jan 3, 2017
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB00000089089XREPLACEDNov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB00000089089XNAME CHANGEDNov 10, 2016Jan 3, 2017
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB00000089089XCANCELLEDNov 10, 2016Dec 10, 2020
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA163483CANCELLEDFeb 11, 2014Dec 9, 2016
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA163483REPLACEDFeb 11, 2014Nov 10, 2016
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA163483CANCELLEDNov 10, 2011Feb 11, 2014
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA163483REPLACEDNov 10, 2010Nov 10, 2011
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessXS192496CANCELLEDNov 10, 2010Dec 4, 2011
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA16383REPLACEDNov 10, 2010Nov 10, 2010
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/ExcessIXG409335ACANCELLEDMay 1, 2010Nov 10, 2010
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Primary92A2CA0000197-02REPLACEDNov 10, 2009Nov 10, 2010
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess96A2UB0000190-00CANCELLEDNov 10, 2009Dec 11, 2010
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/ExcessIXG409335REPLACEDMay 1, 2009May 1, 2010
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/ExcessIXG409335CANCELLEDMay 1, 2009May 2, 2010
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess60A2UB000043005REPLACEDNov 10, 2008May 1, 2009
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Primary92A2CA0000197-00CANCELLEDNov 10, 2007Dec 6, 2009
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess60A2UB000043004CANCELLEDNov 10, 2007Nov 26, 2008
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Primary92A2CA0000197-00REPLACEDNov 10, 2007Nov 10, 2009
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess60A2UB000043004REPLACEDNov 10, 2007Nov 10, 2008
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess60A2UB000043003CANCELLEDNov 10, 2006Nov 10, 2007
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess60A2UB000043002CANCELLEDNov 10, 2005Nov 10, 2006
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess60A2UB000043001CANCELLEDApr 22, 2005Nov 10, 2005
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA820165REPLACEDApr 22, 2005Nov 10, 2007

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYCMB00000089089XBIPD/ExcessDec 10, 2020Dec 10, 2020
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBA00000089087XBIPD/PrimaryDec 10, 2020Dec 10, 2020
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYCMB00000089089XBIPD/ExcessNov 10, 2020Nov 10, 2020
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBA00000089087XBIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2020Nov 10, 2020
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBA00000089087XBIPD/PrimaryJan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2017
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYCMB00000089089XBIPD/ExcessJan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2017
TERM/CANCLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA163483BIPD/PrimaryDec 9, 2016Dec 9, 2016
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA163483BIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYCMB00000089089XBIPD/ExcessNov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBA00000089087XBIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA163483BIPD/PrimaryFeb 11, 2014Feb 11, 2014
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYXS192496BIPD/ExcessDec 4, 2011Dec 4, 2011
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA163483BIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2011Nov 10, 2011
CANCELAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION96A2UB0000190-00BIPD/ExcessDec 11, 2010Dec 11, 2010
CANCELGENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYIXG409335ABIPD/ExcessNov 10, 2010Nov 10, 2010
TERM/REPLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION92A2CA0000197-02BIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2010Nov 10, 2010
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA16383BIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2010Nov 10, 2010
TERM/CANCLGENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYIXG409335BIPD/ExcessMay 2, 2010May 2, 2010
TERM/REPLGENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYIXG409335BIPD/ExcessMay 1, 2010May 1, 2010
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION92A2CA0000197-00BIPD/PrimaryDec 6, 2009Dec 6, 2009
TERM/REPLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION92A2CA0000197-00BIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2009Nov 10, 2009
TERM/REPLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION60A2UB000043005BIPD/ExcessMay 1, 2009May 1, 2009
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION60A2UB000043004BIPD/ExcessNov 26, 2008Nov 26, 2008
TERM/REPLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION60A2UB000043004BIPD/ExcessNov 10, 2008Nov 10, 2008
TERM/REPLAMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.BA820165BIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2007Nov 10, 2007
CANCELAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION60A2UB000043003BIPD/ExcessNov 10, 2007Nov 10, 2007
CANCELAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION60A2UB000043002BIPD/ExcessNov 10, 2006Nov 10, 2006
CANCELAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION60A2UB000043001BIPD/ExcessNov 10, 2005Nov 10, 2005

Authority Action History (11 events)

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Authority Action History (11 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC521283COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 13, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 2, 2020
MC521283COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 1, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 2, 2016
MC521283COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 14, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 28, 2016
MC521283COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 14, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 9, 2010
MC521283COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 5, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 3, 2010
MC521283COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 9, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 23, 2009
MC521283COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 30, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 10, 2008
MC521283COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 15, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 8, 2007
MC521283COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 16, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 9, 2006
MC521283COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 14, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 9, 2005
MC521283MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 18, 2005Unknown

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
0
Violations
0
Vehicle OOS %
N/A
Driver OOS %
N/A
Power Units (MCS-150)
88
Drivers (MCS-150)
60
Crash Records
6

No inspections on file

No roadside inspection records were found for this carrier in the FMCSA database.

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 16, 2023WITOW00LINDENCTH J EB...JZ7626SOUTHWEST BUS SERVICES INC
Apr 25, 2022WITOW00LEONSTH 027 NB...157982SOUTHWEST BUS SERVICES INC
Mar 20, 2009ILINJURY01
Oct 18, 2008ILINJURY01
Feb 20, 2004WITOW00
Feb 27, 2001WITOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Nov 16, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 25, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Dec 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 2, 2020
Authority
Nov 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Nov 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 3, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 3, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Dec 9, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 10, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 10, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Nov 10, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 11, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 4, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Nov 10, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 11, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Excess
Nov 10, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Nov 10, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Nov 10, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
May 1, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Dec 6, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Nov 10, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Excess

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