HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/279326-kickert-bus-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
KICKERT BUS LINES INC
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.
- No roadside inspections for a fleet of 195 power unitsA fleet this size usually has some inspections in 24 months. The fleet size on the registration may be out of date.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (708) 758-4740, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC181785.
- 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) | MC181785 | Primary | Ace American Insurance Company Policy ISA H25553913 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jul 1, 2021 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC181785 | Excess over $2,000,000 | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 26022533 · BMC-91X | $3,000,000 | Jul 1, 2015 | 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
No roadside inspections in this period.
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 Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | Chicago Hts, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 279326 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC181785 |
| Legal name | KICKERT BUS LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 195 |
| Drivers | 269 |
| Annual mileage | 150 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 31, 1988) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 26, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 5, 2024 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about KICKERT BUS LINES INC
What does KICKERT BUS LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC181785: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about KICKERT BUS LINES INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. The MCS-150 was last updated Aug 5, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking KICKERT BUS LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 279326. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 758-4740, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC181785, 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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