According to FMCSA records, Mears Motor Coaches (DOT# 550343) in Orlando, Florida has 183 inspections on record with 47 violations and a 6.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 20 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
183Inspections
6.6%Vehicle OOS Rate
20Crashes
372Power 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 Rate6.6%
Carrier: 6.6% (12 of 183)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.5%
Carrier: 0.5% (1 of 183)National: 6.4%
68%OOS rate better than 68% of carriers in Florida
24%crash rate better than 24% of carriers in Florida
Violation Categories · 47 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.
47total violations across 183 inspections
13violations resulted in out-of-service orders (28%)
Vehicle Maintenance
35
Unsafe Driving
9
Driver Fitness
1
Other
2
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 NumberMC272353
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Lancer Insurance Company
$5,000
10/09/2024
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.