HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/46328-badger-coaches-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BADGER COACHES INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
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.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (608) 255-1511, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC106120.
- 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) | MC106120 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy YPP 1110080-00 · 91X | $5,000,000 | Mar 1, 2004 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 103 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
0 of 32 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 5 states and provinces, 24 months
- WI 117 95.9%
- MN 2 1.6%
- NJ 1 0.8%
- MI 1 0.8%
- NY 1 0.8%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 75
52 motor coaches · 21 buses · 1 school buses · 1 tractors
Van Hool 33MCI 21Prevost 12Volvo 1Ford 1Kenworth 1
72 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
EPIC 3
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | WI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | NY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 19, 2026 | WI | 5 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2026 | MI | 1 | 2 | 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 Wisconsin average covers 42,237 vehicle and 76,995 driver inspections of all Wisconsin-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
21 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 24 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 | Wisconsin share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 2 | 95.2% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 4.8% | 21.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPCBLM | 2 | 0 |
| Exhaust System - Gasoline-Powered Buses - Any gasoline-powered bus exhaust system that is leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 6 inches (15.24 cm) f Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383CELGPB | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open close and/or secure as designed) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEI | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 0 |
| Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39391BU | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 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 Wisconsin column is the mix across all Wisconsin-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | Chesterfield, MO | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 46328 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC106120 |
| Legal name | BADGER COACHES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 72 |
| Drivers | 85 |
| Annual mileage | 2,023,475 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 15, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @badgerbus.com |
Cargo carried
General FreightPassengers
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 BADGER COACHES INC
What does BADGER COACHES INC's operating authority allow?
MC106120: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about BADGER COACHES INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking BADGER COACHES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 46328. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (608) 255-1511, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC106120, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 5501 Femrite Dr, 53718
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BADGER BUS LINES INC High risk Carrier |
Madison, WI | 46330 | MC802 | 326 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
Other companies using (608) 255-1511
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BADGER BUS LINES INC High risk Carrier |
Madison, WI | 46330 | MC802 | 326 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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