FISHER BUS INC

USDOT 881769 • 161 JOHNSON ST, SOMERSET, MA, 02726

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
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
881,769
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5086730685
Power Units (MCS-150)
91
Drivers (MCS-150)
100
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
600,000
Physical Address
161 JOHNSON ST, SOMERSET, MA, 02726
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 30, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-167060REVOKEDJul 7, 2025Jul 7, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001014914ON FILEJun 30, 2024Jun 30, 2025
HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Excess13HHUSV8248ON FILEJun 30, 2009Jun 30, 2014

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAR 1331267-00REPLACEDJun 30, 2019Jun 30, 2024
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002783REPLACEDJun 30, 2017Jun 30, 2019
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA-8E108712REPLACEDJun 30, 2014Jun 30, 2017
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary13 MCP SV8249CANCELLEDJun 30, 2009Jun 30, 2014
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary13MCPSV8249REPLACEDJun 30, 2009Jun 30, 2009
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAR 0331267-04REPLACEDJun 30, 2006Jun 30, 2009
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAR 0331267-04CANCELLEDJun 30, 2006Jul 30, 2009
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySCAF 201949REPLACEDJun 30, 2002Jun 30, 2006
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCAP3986806REPLACEDFeb 25, 1998Jun 30, 2002
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANYBIPD/Primary006FQ998107CAAREPLACEDFeb 25, 1993Feb 25, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001014914BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2025Jun 30, 2025
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAR 1331267-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002783BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019
TERM/REPLTHE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BA-8E108712BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2017Jun 30, 2017
CANCELHARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY13HHUSV8248BIPD/ExcessJun 30, 2014Jun 30, 2014
CANCELHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY13 MCP SV8249BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2014Jun 30, 2014
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAR 0331267-04BIPD/PrimaryJul 30, 2009Jul 30, 2009
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAR 0331267-04BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2009Jun 30, 2009
TERM/REPLHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY13MCPSV8249BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2009Jun 30, 2009
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYSCAF 201949BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2006Jun 30, 2006
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.CAP3986806BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2002Jun 30, 2002
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY006FQ998107CAABIPD/PrimaryFeb 25, 1998Feb 25, 1998

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-167060INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC167060MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 3, 2025Unknown
MC167060COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 3, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 30, 2014
MC167060MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 9, 1983REVOKEDJul 7, 2025

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
143
Violations
45
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
91
Drivers (MCS-150)
100
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
3
Aug
13
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
16
Feb
33
Mar
12
Apr
7
May
1
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
6
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 143 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states143 inspections

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Violation Summary (45 violations from latest 100 of 143 inspections)

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Violation Summary (45 violations from latest 100 of 143 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62-BENMWindshield wipers inoperative444Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT30General/Admin
FMCSR:392.9AA1392.9AA122Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.62-BEIWindshield wipers inoperative224Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCADInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-ATISTires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.61-WDWindows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83D-ELNGPBExhaust 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 the11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62-BEMEIWindshield wipers inoperative114Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BLHFBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83C-ELGPBExhaust 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) f11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(d)Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline)10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.89Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.45vs nat'l 1.80
-1.35 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 (143 inspections)

Showing 50 of 143

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Inspection History (143 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687438241S-SOMERSETMALevel 5VNHL BUS0No
Mar 30, 202687438240S-SOMERSETMALevel 5VNHL BUS0No
Mar 30, 202687438248S-SOMERSETMALevel 5MERZ BUS0No
Mar 30, 202687438247S-SOMERSETMALevel 5VNHL BUS0No
Mar 30, 202687438242S-SOMERSETMALevel 5MERZ BUS1393.95FNo
Mar 10, 202687366659NJNJLevel 30No
Feb 17, 202687076312S-BOSTONMALevel 2FRHT BUS0No
Dec 24, 202586649350S-SOMERSETMALevel 5SETR MOTOR COACH0No
Nov 8, 202586277288MONTVILLECTLevel 1VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Oct 1, 202585936572S-SOMERSETMALevel 1SETR MOTOR COACH0No
Aug 29, 202585689093NIAGARA FALLS NYNYLevel 3MERCEDES BUS2392.9AA1, 392.2-SLLSIVYes
Aug 29, 202585689061NIAGARA FALLS NYNYLevel 3MERCEDES BUS3392.9AA1, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLSIVYes
Jun 20, 202585015848S-SOMERSETMALevel 1VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
May 23, 202584765631S-SOMERSETMALevel 1SETR MOTOR COACH0No
May 19, 202584714966S-SOMERSETMALevel 1SETR MOTOR COACH3390.21TB2-DOT, 393.62-BEI, 393.62-BENMYes
May 19, 202584714967S-SOMERSETMALevel 1VNHL MOTOR COACH5393.48A-BMBCAD, 396.3A1-OAL, 393.75A3-ATISNo
May 7, 202584640171S-SOMERSETMALevel 1ICRP BUS1393.61-WDNo
May 5, 202584640166S-SOMERSETMALevel 1SETR MOTOR COACH0No
May 5, 202584640167S-SOMERSETMALevel 1FREIG BUS0No
May 5, 202584640168S-SOMERSETMALevel 1VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 30, 202584541642S-SOMERSETMALevel 1VNHL MOTOR COACH1390.21TB2-DOTNo
Apr 30, 202584541641S-SOMERSETMALevel 1FREIG BUS0No
Apr 28, 202584500681S-SOMERSETMALevel 1SETR MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 28, 202584500756S-SOMERSETMALevel 1VNHL MOTOR COACH1390.21TC-MCNo
Apr 9, 202584349642S-SOMERSETMALevel 1FREIG BUS0No
Apr 9, 202584349643S-SOMERSETMALevel 1CHEV BUS0No
Apr 7, 202584329906S-SOMERSETMALevel 1SETR MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 7, 202584329905S-SOMERSETMALevel 1SETR MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 7, 202584329907S-SOMERSETMALevel 1FREIG BUS0No
Apr 2, 202584292790S-SOMERSETMALevel 1VNHL MOTOR COACH1396.5B-LNo
Apr 2, 202584292789S-SOMERSETMALevel 1SETR MOTOR COACH3396.3A1-F, 393.83D-ELNGPB, 393.62-BEIYes
Apr 2, 202584292788S-SOMERSETMALevel 1FREIG BUS0No
Mar 31, 202584271045S-SOMERSETMALevel 1VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 31, 202584271057S-SOMERSETMALevel 1SETR MOTOR COACH1396.5B-LNo
Mar 31, 202584271058S-SOMERSETMALevel 1FORD BUS0No
Mar 31, 202584271059S-SOMERSETMALevel 1CHEV BUS0No
Mar 24, 202584206182S-SOMERSETMALevel 1FORD BUS4393.62-BEMEI, 393.62-BENM, 393.45A-BLHFYes
Mar 24, 202584206181S-SOMERSETMALevel 1MERZ MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 24, 202584206180S-SOMERSETMALevel 1FREIG SCHOOL BUS1396.17C-PINo
Mar 22, 202584214487KILLINGTON MOUNTAIN RESORTVTLevel 2VNHL BUS0No
Mar 19, 202584163679S-SOMERSETMALevel 1THMS SCHOOL BUS0No
Mar 19, 202584163678S-SOMERSETMALevel 1THMS SCHOOL BUS0No
Mar 19, 202584163688S-SOMERSETMALevel 1THMS SCHOOL BUS0No
Mar 19, 202584163690S-SOMERSETMALevel 1CHEV BUS3393.62-BENM, 393.209E-STPSD, 393.209E-SPSLAYes
Mar 19, 202584163689S-SOMERSETMALevel 1FREIG SCHOOL BUS0No
Mar 17, 202584144464S-SOMERSETMALevel 1THMS SCHOOL BUS0No
Mar 17, 202584144473S-SOMERSETMALevel 1SETR MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 17, 202584144461S-SOMERSETMALevel 1THMS SCHOOL BUS0No
Mar 17, 202584144463S-SOMERSETMALevel 1THMS SCHOOL BUS0No
Mar 17, 202584144462S-SOMERSETMALevel 1THMS SCHOOL BUS0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

100 total · 7.0% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 3, 2026MATOW00SEEKONKPINE ST @ BLOOMFIELD ST...UL1982FISHER BUS INC
Jan 30, 2026MATOW00SEEKONK202 PINE ST...UL1977FISHER BUS INC
Jan 18, 2026MATOW00SOMERSET701 LEES RIVER AVE...HT3358FISHER BUS INC
Oct 11, 2025MATOW00RAYNHAMRTE 495 SB MM 21.6...A04721FISHER BUS INC
May 14, 2025MAINJURY01FALL RIVER1 DAVOL ST...000764FISHER BUS INC
Dec 31, 2024MATOW00RAYNHAMRTE 24 NB MM 22.7...VG3679FISHER BUS INC
Aug 28, 2024MATOW00SOMERSETREAD ST @ LOCUST ST...GT0286FISHER BUS INC
Jun 5, 2024MATOW00FALL RIVER1277 HIGHLAND AVE...LM2092FISHER BUS INC
Feb 6, 2023MAINJURY01SOMERSET474 LUTHER AVE DRIVEWAY...BA0088FISHER BUS INC
Jan 28, 2022MATOW00NEW BEDFORDARNOLD ST @ TREMONT ST...BA0045FISHER BUS INC
Sep 11, 2019MATOW00
Feb 6, 2019MATOW00
Jul 12, 2018NHINJURY01
Jun 21, 2017MAINJURY02
Mar 8, 2015MEINJURY01
Nov 21, 2012MATOW00
Jan 24, 2012RITOW00
Jan 13, 2012MATOW00
Mar 15, 2011MATOW00
Nov 24, 2009MATOW00
Jun 22, 2009MATOW00
Apr 6, 2009MAINJURY01
Dec 15, 2008MATOW00
Sep 23, 2002MATOW00
Feb 14, 2002MATOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 3, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 30, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 18, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 11, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 7, 2025
Authority
Jun 30, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 14, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 31, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 28, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 30, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 5, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 6, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 28, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 11, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 30, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 6, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 12, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 30, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 21, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 8, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 30, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jun 30, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 21, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 24, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 13, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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