HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2301062-universal-bus-charter-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:28 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
UNIVERSAL BUS CHARTER INC
No risk signals found
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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, (202) 344-9955, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC785630.
- 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) | MC785630 | — | General Star Indemnity Company Policy IXG681611A · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | Apr 18, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC785630 | — | Accredited Surety and Casualty Company, Inc. Policy 2ATRMD19S034285901 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 17, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 1 · Maryland avg 20.7%
2 of 5 · Maryland avg 9.4%
5 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Mar 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | 4 | No |
| Jul 28, 2025 | MD | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jul 19, 2025 | NJ | 3 | 2 | Yes |
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 Maryland average covers 42,318 vehicle and 51,664 driver inspections of all Maryland-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
7 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 12 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 10.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | 6.6% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | 71.4% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38325A1 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1HOSPVIDOOS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Passenger) - Driving after being on duty more than 60 hours in the previous 7 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3955B1HOSPVIDIT | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 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 Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2025 | Seabrook, MD | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2301062 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC785630 |
| Legal name | UNIVERSAL BUS CHARTER INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 150,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 21, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | May 1, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesPassengers
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 UNIVERSAL BUS CHARTER INC
What does UNIVERSAL BUS CHARTER INC's operating authority allow?
MC785630: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about UNIVERSAL BUS CHARTER INC 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 UNIVERSAL BUS CHARTER INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2301062. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (202) 344-9955, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC785630, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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 on this page (how corrections work).
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