RICK BUS COMPANY INC
TRENTON, NJ
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RICK BUS COMPANY INC (USDOT 818039) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): RONALD J. RICK JR (Company officer); MAGGIE L BROERMAN (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/818039/ As of: Jul 17, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.2% (better). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=1782 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Inspections (24 months)
All 204 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 111 | 111 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.9% | 0.9% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
RICK BUS COMPANY INC is a corporation based in TRENTON, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 818039. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 444 power units and 387 drivers, with 204 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
RICK BUS COMPANY INC is a large fleet, operating 444 power units and 387 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Trenton, NJ. Across 121 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 1.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
121 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 46% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NJ (121 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
1.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (33.3% of violations); top code 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 444 power units (large fleet) and 387 drivers; Icrp, International, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,782 ACTIVE carriers operating 222–666 power units (±50% of this carrier's 444 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (NJ) | 111 | 2 | 1.8% | Mar 20, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Icrp | 85 | |
| International | 70 | |
| Chevrolet | 15 | |
| Thomas | 4 | |
| Ford | 3 | |
| Blue Bird | 1 | |
| Coll | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (204 rows) View all 204 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87449329 | Mar 20, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 87368616 | Jan 12, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 87361412 | Jan 7, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 87361373 | Jan 7, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 87361298 | Jan 7, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 87361294 | Jan 7, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 86066832 | Oct 15, 2025 | NJ | 3 | RICK BUS TRENTON |
INTL SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 86066831 | Oct 15, 2025 | NJ | 3 | RICK BUS TRENTON |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 86066803 | Oct 15, 2025 | NJ | 3 | RICK BUS |
INTL SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 86066802 | Oct 15, 2025 | NJ | 3 | RICK BUS |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85879249 | Sep 24, 2025 | NJ | 1 | — |
INTL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85879248 | Sep 24, 2025 | NJ | 1 | — |
INTL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85879208 | Sep 24, 2025 | NJ | 1 | RICK BUS TRENTON |
INTL SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85879207 | Sep 24, 2025 | NJ | 1 | RICK BUS TRENTON |
INTL SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85879206 | Sep 24, 2025 | NJ | 1 | nj-rick-bus-co. |
INTL SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85760394 | Sep 11, 2025 | NJ | 1 | nj-rick-bus---lower-ferry |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85734399 | Sep 9, 2025 | NJ | 1 | — |
INTL SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85734398 | Sep 9, 2025 | NJ | 1 | RICK BUS |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85504086 | Aug 14, 2025 | NJ | 3 | JACKSON TOWNSHIP |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85468141 | Aug 7, 2025 | NJ | 3 | ACME LOT |
INTL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85396585 | Jul 31, 2025 | NJ | 1 | nj-rick-bus---lower-ferry |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85396578 | Jul 31, 2025 | NJ | 1 | RICK BUS |
INTL SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85348585 | Jul 28, 2025 | NJ | 1 | RICK BUS |
CHEV SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85337402 | Jul 28, 2025 | NJ | 1 | RICK BUS |
THMS SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85284960 | Jul 21, 2025 | NJ | 1 | RICK BUS |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (43 rows) View all 43 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0019576140 | Nov 14, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0018567739 | Oct 24, 2018 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0018502642 | Jan 16, 2018 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0017941641 | Nov 30, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0017132083 | Mar 2, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0017112574 | Feb 8, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0017112564 | Feb 7, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0016292555 | Oct 21, 2016 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0016178148 | May 2, 2016 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0008013731 | Feb 1, 2008 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0005228740 | Oct 4, 2005 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004301895 | Dec 14, 2004 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004275445 | Nov 15, 2004 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004146493 | Jun 4, 2004 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0004141299 | Apr 23, 2004 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0004095112 | Apr 22, 2004 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004069151 | Mar 26, 2004 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004333239 | Feb 24, 2004 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0003107613 | May 9, 2003 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0003098866 | Apr 28, 2003 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0002218596 | Sep 17, 2002 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0002163824 | Jul 17, 2002 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0002165708 | Jul 3, 2002 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0001266672 | Oct 22, 2001 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0001009477 | Feb 5, 2001 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2014 | MC140403-P | CPL | PERMIT | CPL → |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK BUS | NJ | 77 | 0 |
| RICK BUS CO | NJ | 16 | 0 |
| RICK BUS TRENTON | NJ | 13 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 6 | 0 |
| RICK BUS COMPANY | NJ | 6 | 1 |
| RICK BUS NOTTINGHAM WAY | NJ | 6 | 0 |
| JACKSON TOWNSHIP | NJ | 5 | 0 |
| RICK BUS GARAGE | NJ | 5 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | NJ | 2 | 1 |
| 1 SIX FLAGS BLVD | NJ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.65(c) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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How to verify RICK BUS COMPANY INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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