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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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BADGER COACHES INC
USDOT 46328 · MC106120 · EIN 39-0749816 · AUTHORIZED FOR Passenger
5501 FEMRITE DR, MADISON, WI, 53718
(608) 255-1511 · JOHN MEIER
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
72 / 85
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
121 / 116
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $5M BIPD · policy YPP 1110080-00 · eff 03/01/2004
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance101 pts
Unsafe Driving15 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.83C-ELGPB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 6 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 |
Most inspected states
WI116
MN2
NY1
MI1
NJ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.21 | 0.21 | — | 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 |
Latest inspection 2026-07-31. “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 Dane County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Dane County, WI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Suspension / axle 35% · Lighting / lamps 20% · Other 17% (2 OOS)
• Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
• 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: 3 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2026 | CHESTERFIELD, MO | ✓ |
Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
45 bus1 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN MEIER
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
85
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN MEIER | 487751 | officer | strong |
| RES-Q-JACK, INC. | 6898653 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD MEIER | 1151230 | officer | strong |
| SOUTHBROOK FARMS INC | 1316224 | officer | strong |
| BADGER BUS LINES INC | 46330 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
| MEIER TRUCK SERVICE LLC | 1703206 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2024)
05/12/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2023)
03/24/2004 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CCAF 480978
03/01/2004 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy YPP 1110080-00
03/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CCAF 480978
03/19/1999 — Insurance cancelled — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA012671301
03/01/1999 — Insurance replaced — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA012671301
01/01/1999 — Insurance replaced — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA 0126713
07/01/1997 — Insurance replaced — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA 2480 730
02/10/1996 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP 7630419
01/01/1996 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP 7630419
09/01/1988 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/25/1983 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/23/1978 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/46328.