RED CHARTER BUSES LLC
Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below.
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, (956) 525-0743, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC782140.
- 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) | MC782140 | Primary | Trisura Insurance Company Policy KAA013142605 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 8, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC782140 | Excess over $1,000,000 | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company Policy KXA013142605 · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | Apr 8, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · —. 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 2 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 2 · Texas avg 7.7%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | TX | 1 | 2 | No |
| Jul 18, 2025 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | 100.0% | 78.8% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| Improper or no wiring protection as required Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39328 | 1 | 0 |
| Sleeper berth requirement violations Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39376 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2290322 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC782140 |
| Legal name | RED CHARTER BUSES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 265,363 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 20, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 31, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about RED CHARTER BUSES LLC
What does RED CHARTER BUSES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC782140: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about RED CHARTER BUSES LLC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking RED CHARTER BUSES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2290322. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (956) 525-0743, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC782140, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.