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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BUTLER'S BUS SERVICE INC
USDOT 1633191 · MC602610 · EIN 30317822 · AUTHORIZED FOR Passenger
1104 WEST WOODSTOCK ROAD, WOODSTOCK, VT, 05091
(802) 332-6171 · EMO CHYNOWETH
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
156 / 182
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
63 / 74
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Old Republic Insurance Company — $5M BIPD · policy MWTB 316653 · eff 01/31/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance74 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.91-BU | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.83C-ELGPB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
VT63
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.69 | 0.69 | ≈4–8% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-12. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Windsor County, VT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Windsor County, VT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 43% (1 OOS) · Other 24% (1 OOS) · Tires 14% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 8 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 100%
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB
✓ Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
✓ Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.518).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2025 | Amherst, NH | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
39 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
EMO CHYNOWETH
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
182
Registered since
2007-04-17
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
02/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2024)
01/31/2025 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 316653
01/31/2025 — Insurance ended — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
policy GPNU-EP-0022275-00
01/31/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy GPNU-EP-0022275-00
09/19/2020 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GPNU-EP-0022275-00
09/19/2020 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Excess · policy GPPA-PF-6057031-00
10/19/2018 — Insurance cancelled — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy CUA 0194099 AV
10/19/2018 — Insurance cancelled — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 5011666 AV
09/19/2018 — Insurance replaced — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy CUA 0194099 AV
09/19/2018 — Insurance replaced — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 5011666 AV
10/16/2013 — Insurance cancelled — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy CUA 0194099 AV
10/12/2013 — Insurance cancelled — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy CUA - 0194099 AV
09/19/2013 — Insurance replaced — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy CUA - 0194099 AV
06/20/2007 — Insurance cancelled — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy CPA - 0193679
06/02/2007 — Insurance cancelled — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA - 0193679 - 10
05/10/2007 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/26/2007 — Insurance replaced — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA - 0193679 - 10
04/17/2007 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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