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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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GREYHOUND LINES INC
USDOT 44110 · MC1515 · EIN 86-0572343 · AUTHORIZED FOR Passenger
9773 HARRY HINES BLVD, DALLAS, TX, 75220
(214) 777-6005 · RODNEY SURBER
50
High risk
Risk factors
7 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
702 / 1076
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
790 / 1850
Crashes (24 mo)
63 · 7 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
BUS RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC — $5M BIPD · policy AL-RRG-001022-01 · eff 10/31/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1017 pts
Unsafe Driving493 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance258 pts
Driver Fitness102 pts
Other74 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol7 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 245 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 96 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 80 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 33 | 74 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 66 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 50 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 42 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
Most inspected states
NY332
MA65
NJ60
CA57
US47
TN44
CT39
PA36
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.59 | 0.59 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈37–44% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈50–54% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.61 | 1.63 | ≈17–21% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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 Clinton County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clinton County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 76% · Following / lane / reckless 22% · Other 2%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 55% · False log / RODS 20% · Other 15% (1 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 88% (6 OOS) · Other 8% · English language 4%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (6 OOS) · Other 22% (17 OOS) · Brakes 19% (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 10 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: 106 inspections, 52 violations, 6 OOS, 79 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance22 viol · 4 OOS · 42%
393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 64 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.208).
2. Other13 viol · 2 OOS · 25%
390.21TB2-DOT ×4, 393.60B, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance10 viol · 1 OOS · 19%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×6, 392.3-F, 395.22H1-ELDNUM
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 152 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.075).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×6, 392.2-SLLS3 ×5, 390.21TB2-DOT ×4, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 63 in 24 months · 7 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2026 | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ✓ | ||
| 08/09/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/03/2026 | CHAMBERS, AZ | 1 | ||
| 06/28/2026 | NORTH BERGEN, NJ | 5 | ✓ | |
| 06/26/2026 | PETERSBURG, VA | 1 | ||
| 06/24/2026 | WICHITA FALLS, TX | 2 | ✓ | |
| 06/23/2026 | CHARLOTTE, NC | 1 | ||
| 06/21/2026 | NORTH EAST, MD | 1 | ||
| 06/05/2026 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 05/23/2026 | DALLAS, TX | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
51 bus1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RODNEY SURBER
Annual mileage
66.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
1076
Registered since
2026-05-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREYHOUND LINES MEXICO S DE RL DE CV | 2512737 | 20 VINs | strong |
| AMERICANOS USA LLC | 781086 | 12 VINs | strong |
| TRANSIT TEC INC | 492921 | 4 VINs | strong |
| PACIFIC NORTHWEST BUS LLC | 4555378 | officer, address | strong |
| GREYHOUND MIDWEST BUS, LLC | 5163152 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/16/2026 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
04/28/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
66.1M mi reported (2025)
10/31/2022 — Insurance filed — BUS RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AL-RRG-001022-01
10/31/2022 — Insurance ended — BUS RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
policy AL-RRG-001022-01
10/31/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7031017
10/31/2022 — Insurance replaced — BUS RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy AL-RRG-001022-01
10/29/2022 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 1921794
04/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 1921794
04/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 1921794
04/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 043732469
02/04/2019 — PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON — REINSTATED
02/04/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/04/2019 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/04/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/26/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 1921809
01/06/2019 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy SUN285360
12/31/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 1921794
12/31/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 0949248
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