HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/78331-vandalia-bus-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:31 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
VANDALIA BUS LINES INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
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FF2698: Contract carrier inactive
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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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, (618) 304-7512, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC2698 or FF2698.
- 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) | MC2698 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy XPP 1114990-04 · 91X | $5,000,000 | Feb 1, 2007 | 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
3 of 38 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 13 · Illinois avg 4.4%
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 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- IL 32 80.0%
- MO 8 20.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 38
30 motor coaches · 8 buses
Van Hool 26Volvo 8Ford 2
59 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.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | MO | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| May 8, 2026 | MO | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 8, 2026 | MO | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 8, 2026 | MO | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 8, 2026 | MO | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | IL | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | IL | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | IL | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 5, 2026 | IL | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | IL | 5 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,435 vehicle and 388,021 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
17 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 18 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 3 | 94.1% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 5.9% | 19.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201A | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline) Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383D | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205AWRBH | 1 | 1 |
| No or Defective bus emergency exits Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362A | 1 | 1 |
| Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LC | 1 | 0 |
| Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345D | 1 | 0 |
| Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Leak from air chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1LC | 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 Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Bel-Ridge, MO | 0 | 3 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Jennings, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 78331 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC2698, FF2698 |
| Legal name | VANDALIA BUS LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 59 |
| Drivers | 71 |
| Annual mileage | 1,846,198 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 14, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Email domain on file | @vblinc.com |
Cargo carried
PassengersOtherLuggage
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 VANDALIA BUS LINES INC
What does VANDALIA BUS LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC2698: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about VANDALIA BUS LINES 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 VANDALIA BUS LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 78331. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (618) 304-7512, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC2698 or FF2698, 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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