FISHER BUS INC
USDOT 881769 • 161 JOHNSON ST, SOMERSET, MA, 02726
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-167060 | REVOKED | Jul 7, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001014914 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 13HHUSV8248 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2009 | Jun 30, 2014 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 1331267-00 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002783 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA-8E108712 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2017 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 13 MCP SV8249 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2009 | Jun 30, 2014 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 13MCPSV8249 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2009 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0331267-04 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2006 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0331267-04 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2006 | Jul 30, 2009 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SCAF 201949 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2002 | Jun 30, 2006 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAP3986806 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 1998 | Jun 30, 2002 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 006FQ998107CAA | REPLACED | Feb 25, 1993 | Feb 25, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001014914 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 1331267-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002783 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA-8E108712 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 13HHUSV8248 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 13 MCP SV8249 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0331267-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2009 | Jul 30, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0331267-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2009 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 13MCPSV8249 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2009 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SCAF 201949 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2006 | Jun 30, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CAP3986806 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2002 | Jun 30, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | 006FQ998107CAA | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 1998 | Feb 25, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-167060 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC167060 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 3, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC167060 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2014 |
| MC167060 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 9, 1983 | REVOKED | Jul 7, 2025 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 143 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from latest 100 of 143 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BENM | Windshield wipers inoperative | 4 | 4 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 2 | 2 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83D-ELNGPB | Exhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEMEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BLHF | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(d) | Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.89 | Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (143 inspections)
Showing 50 of 143
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEEKONK | PINE ST @ BLOOMFIELD ST | ...UL1982 | FISHER BUS INC |
| Jan 30, 2026 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEEKONK | 202 PINE ST | ...UL1977 | FISHER BUS INC |
| Jan 18, 2026 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOMERSET | 701 LEES RIVER AVE | ...HT3358 | FISHER BUS INC |
| Oct 11, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RAYNHAM | RTE 495 SB MM 21.6 | ...A04721 | FISHER BUS INC |
| May 14, 2025 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FALL RIVER | 1 DAVOL ST | ...000764 | FISHER BUS INC |
| Dec 31, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RAYNHAM | RTE 24 NB MM 22.7 | ...VG3679 | FISHER BUS INC |
| Aug 28, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOMERSET | READ ST @ LOCUST ST | ...GT0286 | FISHER BUS INC |
| Jun 5, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FALL RIVER | 1277 HIGHLAND AVE | ...LM2092 | FISHER BUS INC |
| Feb 6, 2023 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOMERSET | 474 LUTHER AVE DRIVEWAY | ...BA0088 | FISHER BUS INC |
| Jan 28, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW BEDFORD | ARNOLD ST @ TREMONT ST | ...BA0045 | FISHER BUS INC |
| Sep 11, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2018 | NH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2017 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2015 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2012 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2012 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2012 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2011 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2009 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2009 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2009 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2008 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2002 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2002 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events