HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/550343-mears-destination-services-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
MEARS DESTINATION SERVICES INC
Doing business as MEARS MOTOR COACHES
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, (407) 254-0537, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC272353.
- 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) | MC272353 | Primary | Lancer Insurance Company Policy BA158180 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Oct 9, 2024 | 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
5 of 63 · Florida avg 25.6%
1 of 84 · Florida avg 10.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 5, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | 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 Florida average covers 72,706 vehicle and 135,715 driver inspections of all Florida-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
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 7 | 94.7% | 61.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 5.3% | 5.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BENM | 4 | 4 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPVI | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 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 obstructed (includes obstructions of the markings release or mechanism and/or the opening of the emergency exit) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEO | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 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 Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Orlando, FL | 0 | 1 |
| May 26, 2026 | Orlando, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Orlando, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Orlando, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Orlando, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Orlando, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 550343 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC272353 |
| Legal name | MEARS DESTINATION SERVICES INC |
| DBA name | MEARS MOTOR COACHES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 372 |
| Drivers | 489 |
| Annual mileage | 10,531,547 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 19, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 10, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about MEARS DESTINATION SERVICES INC
What does MEARS DESTINATION SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
MC272353: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about MEARS DESTINATION SERVICES 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 MEARS DESTINATION SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 550343. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (407) 254-0537, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC272353, 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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