MORNING SUN BUS COMPANY INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202617 inspections · 24 violations (3 OOS) · 15% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
15
5× · sev 3
- 2395.8E1-HOSPVIDHours-of-Service Compliance1 OOS
HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
7
1× · sev 7
- 3393.11A1-LTSMVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.
6
1× · sev 6
- 4393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
4
2× · sev 2
- 5393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
3
3× · sev 1
- 6395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
3
3× · sev 1
- 7392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 8392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
2
2×
- 9393.83D-ELNGPBVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Exhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the
1
1× · sev 1
- 10395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- MA14
- NJ2
- US2
- NY1
- CT1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Plymouth County, MA
Medium impact11 of 19 violations in the last 12 months (58%) came from inspections in Plymouth County, MA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Plymouth County, MA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Other violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 20% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak8× · 51%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× · 10%
- 393.83D-ELNGPBExhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the1× · 10%
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 17%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× · 13%
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 396.5B-L×2Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.9A-LIL×2Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.78A-WS×2Washers - Inoperative washing system.
- Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
- Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- 395.30B1-ELDDFR×3HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 392.2-SLLEQPState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA9 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
2
Tow-away
1
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi10 drivers
- Company officer
- DAVID HO
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2003-11-24
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-06-04
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 0 trucks · 17 buses.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 9 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
28 events- 06/04/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
- 08/17/2021MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 08/17/2021MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 08/16/2021Insurance filed — Safety Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5921771
- 02/21/2021Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3951784
- 10/29/2014Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3951784
- 10/03/2014Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3951784
- 10/02/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2014)
- 10/02/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2014)
- 06/28/2014Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3951784
- 06/03/2014Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3951784
- 06/02/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/04/2014)
- 06/02/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/04/2014)
- 10/30/2013Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3951784
- 10/04/2013Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3951784
- 10/03/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2013)
- 10/03/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2013)
- 04/08/2013Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3951784
- 03/20/2013Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3951784
- 03/12/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/22/2013)
- 03/12/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/22/2013)
- 01/15/2006Insurance cancelled — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 33056400002
- 12/19/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/20/2005)
- 12/19/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/20/2005)
- 09/30/2004MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/22/2021)
- 02/02/2004MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/22/2021)
- 01/15/2004Insurance replaced — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 33056400002
- 11/24/2003Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2026-07-08
- Last review
- 2026-07-06
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-06-04
- Reported mileage
- 420,013 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — MORNING SUN BUS COMPANY INC, ROCKLAND, MA
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