HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/943538-academy-lines-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 03:17 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
ACADEMY LINES LLC
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.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
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, (201) 420-7000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC414016.
- 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) | MC414016 | Primary | First Interstate Indemnity Risk Retention Group, Inc. Policy 1-10000-00-2026015819926 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC414016 | Excess over $600,000 | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 1722282 · BMC-91X | $4,400,000 | Mar 1, 2019 | 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
0 of 36 · New Jersey avg 22.1%
0 of 43 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | NJ | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | NJ | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 20, 2026 | NJ | 5 | 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 New Jersey average covers 63,084 vehicle and 96,072 driver inspections of all New Jersey-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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 3 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 | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 100.0% | 73.0% |
4 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 1 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 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 New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-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
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Jackson, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Newark, NJ | 0 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | North Bergen, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Secaucus, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Willingboro Twp, NJ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 943538 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC414016 |
| Legal name | ACADEMY LINES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 119 |
| Drivers | 68 |
| Annual mileage | 5,754,610 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 26, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 28, 2001 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about ACADEMY LINES LLC
What does ACADEMY LINES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC414016: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about ACADEMY LINES LLC 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 ACADEMY LINES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 943538. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (201) 420-7000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC414016, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (201) 420-7000
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.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMY EXPRESS LLC Carrier |
Hoboken, NJ | 905572 | MC413682 | 652 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| ACADEMY BUS LLC Carrier |
Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1771456 | MC646780 | 451 | Active Current · Motus |
| AIRPORT EXPRESS LLC Carrier · DBA ACADEMY |
Hoboken, NJ | 943547 | MC413531 | 65 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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