HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/230841-cavalier-coaches-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
CAVALIER COACHES 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, (507) 451-5262, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC178731.
- 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) | MC178731 | Primary | Lancer Insurance Company Policy BA155515 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Aug 27, 2026 | 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
3 of 32 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
0 of 7 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | IA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | MN | 3 | 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 Minnesota average covers 31,537 vehicle and 62,847 driver inspections of all Minnesota-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
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 80.0% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open close and/or secure as designed). Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEMEI | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BENM | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEND | 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 Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 230841 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC178731 |
| Legal name | CAVALIER COACHES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 36 |
| Drivers | 48 |
| Annual mileage | 409,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 16, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 27, 1983 · 43 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 23, 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 CAVALIER COACHES INC
What does CAVALIER COACHES INC's operating authority allow?
MC178731: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about CAVALIER COACHES 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 CAVALIER COACHES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 230841. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (507) 451-5262, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC178731, 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 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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