HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1189020-morning-sun-bus-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:01 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MORNING SUN BUS COMPANY INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (339) 469-2888, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC474820.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC474820 | Primary | Safety Insurance Company Policy 5921771 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Aug 16, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 19 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
1 of 18 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 5 states and provinces, 24 months
- MA 14 70.0%
- NJ 2 10.0%
- US 2 10.0%
- CT 1 5.0%
- NY 1 5.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 11
9 motor coaches · 2 buses
Volvo 8Van Hool 2Prevost 1
17 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | MA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | MA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MA | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2026 | NY | 2 | 5 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | MA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | MA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | MA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | US | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 16, 2026 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Massachusetts average covers 21,935 vehicle and 35,944 driver inspections of all Massachusetts-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 24 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Massachusetts share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2 | 77.8% | 62.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 16.7% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 5.6% | 16.6% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 7 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1HOSPVID | 1 | 1 |
| 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 Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383DELNGPB | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTSM | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Massachusetts column is the mix across all Massachusetts-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | Jersey City, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1189020 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC474820 |
| Legal name | MORNING SUN BUS COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 17 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 420,013 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 8, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 24, 2003 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about MORNING SUN BUS COMPANY INC
What does MORNING SUN BUS COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC474820: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about MORNING SUN BUS COMPANY INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking MORNING SUN BUS COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1189020. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (339) 469-2888, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC474820, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (339) 469-2888
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US BUS DEPOT LLC Carrier |
Quincy, MA | 1887019 | MC679856 | 10 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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