According to FMCSA records, Hotard Coaches INC (DOT# 156451) in New Orleans, Louisiana has 143 inspections on record with 7 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 14 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
143Inspections
0.0%Vehicle OOS Rate
14Crashes
334Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 143)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 143)National: 6.4%
77%OOS rate better than 77% of carriers in Louisiana
33%crash rate better than 33% of carriers in Louisiana
Violation Categories · 7 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
7total violations across 143 inspections
Vehicle Maintenance
4
Unsafe Driving
1
Hours of Service
1
Other
1
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC143881
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa
$5,000
07/01/2025
BIPD/Excess
Federal Insurance Co.
$4,000
02/01/1999
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.