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Ottawa Bus Service INC (USDOT 87631)

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Docket (MC) number
MC197923
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-16. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
1989-12-22
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $5,000,000.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision 2024-10-07)
Fleet on file
20 power units, 25 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
1320 W 149TH STREET, OLATHE, KS 66061
MCS-150 last filed
2026-03

Findings

  • Inspection activity dropped to zero (Critical): Had 7 inspections 13–24 months ago but none in the last 12 months on a 20-truck fleet
  • Crash rate above federal benchmark (Caution): Recordable crash rate 2.14 per million miles (last 24 months) — above FMCSA’s 1.5 compliance-review threshold (49 CFR 385). National average 0.96.

Frequently asked questions

What carrier is USDOT 87631?

USDOT 87631 is Ottawa Bus Service INC, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 197923?

MC 197923 is the docket number of Ottawa Bus Service INC, USDOT 87631.

What is Ottawa Bus Service INC's MC number?

Ottawa Bus Service INC's docket number is MC 197923. Its USDOT number is 87631.

Is Ottawa Bus Service INC currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-16. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Ottawa Bus Service INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $5,000,000.

Who provides Ottawa Bus Service INC's insurance?

Ottawa Bus Service INC's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by Lancer Insurance Company.

What is Ottawa Bus Service INC's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show 0 of 6 vehicle inspections ending out-of-service for Ottawa Bus Service INC, too few inspections for a stable rate. FMCSA records also show 3 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Ottawa Bus Service INC's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Ottawa Bus Service INC's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is Ottawa Bus Service INC's FMCSA safety rating?

Ottawa Bus Service INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided 2024-10-07.

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