HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1771456-academy-bus-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:13 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ACADEMY BUS LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (201) 420-7000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC646780.
- 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) | MC646780 | Primary | First Interstate Indemnity Risk Retention Group, Inc. Policy 1-10000-00-2026015819926 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC646780 | Excess over $600,000 | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 1722282 · BMC-91X | $4,400,000 | Mar 1, 2019 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC646780 | Excess over $1,000,000 | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 1722362 · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | Jul 1, 2020 | 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
0 of 330 · Florida avg 26.0%
0 of 167 · Florida avg 10.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | FL | 1 | 0 | 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 Florida average covers 69,903 vehicle and 132,326 driver inspections of all Florida-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
33 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 32 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 1 | 78.8% | 61.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 12.1% | 11.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 9.1% | 20.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps) not steady burning as required Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39325EL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 2 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 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 Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Orlando, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Gloucester City, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Bunn, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Miami, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Woodbridge, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Ocoee, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Pembroke Pines, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Dania, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Orlando, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Dania, FL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1771456 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC646780 |
| Legal name | ACADEMY BUS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 451 |
| Drivers | 511 |
| Annual mileage | 12,890,289 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 1, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | May 13, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 16, 2026 |
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 ACADEMY BUS LLC
What does ACADEMY BUS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC646780: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about ACADEMY BUS LLC 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 ACADEMY BUS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1771456. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (201) 420-7000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC646780, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (201) 420-7000
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMY EXPRESS LLC Review Carrier |
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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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