FIRST STUDENT 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 202610,530 inspections · 6 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-HLLHVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
6
1× · sev 6
- 2393.9A-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 3393.95A1Vehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
2
1× · sev 2
- 4390.21TB2-DOT
Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
1
1×
- 5393.40F-BNPB1 OOS
Brake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit
1
1×
- 6393.95F
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- CA23
- PA7
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 Los Angeles County, CA
Medium impact97 of 423 violations in the last 12 months (23%) came from inspections in Los Angeles County, CA. 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 Los Angeles County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 50% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 19%
- 392.10A1-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Bus1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× · 19%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 50% 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 33% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 391.41A-MCPVIMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc2× · 100%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 2% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam7× · 6%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative6× · 5%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× · 5%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection12× · 7%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× · 4%
- 393.43D-BSBBrake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative2× · 2%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 5%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× · 4%
- 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× · 2%
- 393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)4× · 2%
- 393.62-BEMEOBuses - Marked emergency exit is obstructed (includes obstruction of the markings, release mechanism, and/or the opening of the emergency exit3× · 1%
- 393.62-BEOBuses - Required emergency exit obstructed (includes obstructions of the markings, release or mechanism and/or the opening of the emergency exit)3× · 1%
- 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
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.
- 392.2-SLLEQP×129State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. · OOS
- 390.9-SLL×10Violation of State Motor Carrier Laws or Regulations
- 393.62-BEMEOI×8Buses - Marked emergency exit not marked with operating instructions · OOS
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 393.45D-B×9Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.95A4-EEUS×7Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×6Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured · OOS
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 392.10A1-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Bus
- 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way
- Coach speed, following distance, and phone use — these points hit hardest
- Review dashcam/telematics events with drivers
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 NHTSA59 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 29 more.
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
200
Tow-away
165
Injury
180
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · <100 mi367 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi36,426 drivers
- Company officer
- JOHN KENNING
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 784596165
- Registered since
- 1989-05-22
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-07-14
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 0 trucks · 34,955 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.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers, officers or emails with 11 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
25 events- 07/14/2026MCS-150 update filed
471.2M mi reported (2025)
- 05/06/2022Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 1921809
- 04/11/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/21/2022)
- 04/01/2022Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 316836
- 04/01/2022Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 1921809
- 07/21/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 1921809
- 04/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 12/31/2017Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 527-3859
- 12/31/2008Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 527-3859
- 09/10/2004MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 09/10/2004PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON — REINSTATED
- 07/18/2003Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 527-3355
- 03/02/2003Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Excess · policy 01-A2-UM-0000478-01
- 04/01/2002Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 527-3355
- 04/01/2002Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 527-3355
- 02/15/2002COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/04/2002)
- 01/20/2002Insurance cancelled — THE PRINCETON EXCESS & SURPLUS LINES INS. CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 01-A3-UM-0000002-00
- 11/12/2001Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 527-33-55
- 11/12/2000Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Excess · policy BE 701 93 05
- 10/12/2000Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA5273163
- 06/22/2000MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/19/2003)
- 01/09/2000Insurance name changed — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy Z35726
- 05/22/1989Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 04/03/1989PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON — GRANTED
REVOKED (03/27/2000)
- 06/23/1986PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (03/21/1989)
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
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2009-12-11
- Last review
- 2026-08-26
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-07-14
- Reported mileage
- 471,200,000 mi (2025)
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