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SOUTHWEST BUS SERVICES INC

88 power units60 driversInterstatePRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI

Census status Active (A)MC-521283 · code A
Official links FMCSA SAFER

Data completeness & update times

Per official source. A failed read is not zero; “not yet imported” means the directory database has no stored copy yet — not “no authority” or “no insurance”.

SectionSourceSource updatedFetchedStatus
Registration (Census)az4n-8mr22026-10-10 PTOct 11, 01:51 AM PTRead
Operating authorityinys-ebih2026-10-10 PTOct 11, 01:51 AM PTNot provided by official source
Authority historyyu5v-wbh62026-10-10 PTOct 11, 01:51 AM PTNot provided by official source
Insurance filingsc5y8-a4uz2026-10-10 PTOct 11, 01:51 AM PTNot provided by official source
Insurance history3uet-3z4i2026-10-10 PTOct 11, 01:51 AM PTNot provided by official source
Insurance history (legacy)Content frozen by FMCSA on 2026-05-14 (portal metadata 2026-10-10 is a republish, not new data); gap-fill only6sqe-dvqs2026-05-14Oct 11, 01:51 AM PTStale (source > 90 days)
Inspections, 24 moDriver-level 0 · vehicle-level 0fx4q-ay7w2026-10-10 PTOct 11, 01:51 AM PTNot provided by official source
Crashes, 24 moaayw-vxb32026-10-10 PTOct 11, 01:51 AM PTNot provided by official source
Directory DB: authority copyLive official read above is used for the profilecarrier_authorityNot provided—Not yet imported
Directory DB: insurance copycarrier_insuranceNot provided—Not yet imported

VAX record reference score

Beta · trial v1

Not an FMCSA rating, not a prediction and not a load decision. Thresholds are fixed and not yet calibrated.

Reference score (0–100)

Insufficient data

Coverage — determinable weight, not a score

0/100

Crashes, 24 mo (shown only, not scored)

0

How this trial score works and its limits →

01

Safety

Source: SMS AB PassProperty (4y6x-dmck) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-09-13 07:02 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTC

Inspections

0

Driver insp.

0

OOS 0

Vehicle insp.

0

OOS 0

Safety rating

S

2015-02-17

Driver out-of-service rateN/A
0%50%100%

0 out-of-service of 0 inspections

Vehicle out-of-service rateN/A
0%50%100%

0 out-of-service of 0 inspections

Rate = OOS inspections ÷ inspections, from the SMS summary; N/A when there are 0 inspections. The SMS summary has no monthly series; the monthly chart below is built from record-level inspections. Roadside inspections are a sample, not the whole fleet.

Roadside inspections · record level

Source: Vehicle Inspection File (fx4q-ay7w) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-10 10:55 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTC

Window: 2024-10-11 → 2026-10-11 (24 months ending on the fetch date). Records FMCSA has not yet uploaded are not included.

The source responded with no inspection rows in this window.

Reported crashes

Source: Crash File (aayw-vxb3) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-10 15:53 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTC

Window: 2024-10-11 → 2026-10-11 (24 months ending on the fetch date). Records FMCSA has not yet uploaded are not included.

Crash reports

0

Fatalities

0

Injuries

0

Tow-away

0

The source responded with no crash reports in this window.

Crash reports are listed as filed by states; they do not determine fault or preventability. VIN, plate and exact location are not shown.

02

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority by docket

No row matched this USDOT (bare or zero-padded) or its MC numbers. That alone does not prove the company has no authority — check FMCSA.

Source: Motus Carrier – All With History (inys-ebih) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-10 10:58 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTC

Authority status history

No authority status-change row matched. That does not prove there were no changes.

Source: Motus AuthHist – All With History (yu5v-wbh6) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-10 10:58 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTC

Status and reason text are shown exactly as FMCSA publishes them. The change date is FMCSA's status_change_date; “Dataset updated” is when FMCSA last published the file, and “Fetched” is when VAX read it. The two authority files are shown side by side and are not reconciled by VAX. Amounts: the dictionary says “thousands”, but published values look like dollars, so raw values are shown. Census status is not authority.

Insurance filings

No row matched this USDOT (bare or zero-padded) or its MC numbers. That does not prove the company has no insurance — check FMCSA L&I.

Source: Motus Insur – All With History (c5y8-a4uz) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-10 10:58 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTC

Filings as recorded by FMCSA — not a certificate of insurance or proof of current coverage. Amounts are source values (dictionary: thousands).

Source: Motus InsHist – All With History (3uet-3z4i) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-10 10:58 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTC

Source: InsHist – legacy (6sqe-dvqs) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-10 13:22 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTCFrozen by FMCSA since 2026-05-14

Prior policies

Insurance timeline
Hover a bar for insurer and dates.

Prior policies (3uet-3z4i + legacy 6sqe-dvqs) — effective → cancellation

HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY · 2016-11-10 → 2020-12-10

HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY · 2016-11-10 → 2020-12-10

HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY · 2016-11-10 → 2020-11-10

HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY · 2016-11-10 → 2020-11-10

HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY · 2016-11-10 → 2017-01-03

HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY · 2016-11-10 → 2017-01-03

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 2014-02-11 → 2016-12-09

HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY · 2016-11-10 → 2016-11-10

HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY · 2016-11-10 → 2016-11-10

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 2014-02-11 → 2016-11-10

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 2011-11-10 → 2014-02-11

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 2010-11-10 → 2011-12-04

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 2010-11-10 → 2011-11-10

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 2009-11-10 → 2010-12-11

GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY · 2010-05-01 → 2010-11-10

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 2009-11-10 → 2010-11-10

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 2010-11-10 → 2010-11-10

GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY · 2009-05-01 → 2010-05-02

GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY · 2009-05-01 → 2010-05-01

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 2007-11-10 → 2009-12-06

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 2007-11-10 → 2009-11-10

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 2008-11-10 → 2009-05-01

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 2007-11-10 → 2008-11-26

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 2007-11-10 → 2008-11-10

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 2006-11-10 → 2007-11-10

AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. · 2005-04-22 → 2007-11-10

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 2005-11-10 → 2006-11-10

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 2005-04-22 → 2005-11-10

20062009201220152018
2005-04-222020-12-10

Bars run only between published effective and cancellation dates. Current filings show their effective date only — no end is assumed and no continuous coverage is inferred. Current history: 3uet-3z4i; legacy rows from 6sqe-dvqs (frozen 2026-05-14) are kept only when not already in the current file.

  • HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2016-11-10
    Cancelled
    2020-12-10
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    CMB00000089089X
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2016-11-10
    Cancelled
    2020-12-10
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    BA00000089087X
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2016-11-10
    Cancelled
    2020-11-10
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    CMB00000089089X
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2016-11-10
    Cancelled
    2020-11-10
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    BA00000089087X
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2016-11-10
    Cancelled
    2017-01-03
    Method
    Name Changed
    Policy
    BA00000089087X
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2016-11-10
    Cancelled
    2017-01-03
    Method
    Name Changed
    Policy
    CMB00000089089X
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2014-02-11
    Cancelled
    2016-12-09
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    BA163483
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2016-11-10
    Cancelled
    2016-11-10
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    BA00000089087X
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2016-11-10
    Cancelled
    2016-11-10
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    CMB00000089089X
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2014-02-11
    Cancelled
    2016-11-10
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    BA163483
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2011-11-10
    Cancelled
    2014-02-11
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    BA163483
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2010-11-10
    Cancelled
    2011-12-04
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    XS192496
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2010-11-10
    Cancelled
    2011-11-10
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    BA163483
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

    Effective
    2009-11-10
    Cancelled
    2010-12-11
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    96A2UB0000190-00
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    Effective
    2010-05-01
    Cancelled
    2010-11-10
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    IXG409335A
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

    Effective
    2009-11-10
    Cancelled
    2010-11-10
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    92A2CA0000197-02
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2010-11-10
    Cancelled
    2010-11-10
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    BA16383
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    Effective
    2009-05-01
    Cancelled
    2010-05-02
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    IXG409335
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    Effective
    2009-05-01
    Cancelled
    2010-05-01
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    IXG409335
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

    Effective
    2007-11-10
    Cancelled
    2009-12-06
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    92A2CA0000197-00
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

    Effective
    2007-11-10
    Cancelled
    2009-11-10
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    92A2CA0000197-00
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

    Effective
    2008-11-10
    Cancelled
    2009-05-01
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    60A2UB000043005
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

    Effective
    2007-11-10
    Cancelled
    2008-11-26
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    60A2UB000043004
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

    Effective
    2007-11-10
    Cancelled
    2008-11-10
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    60A2UB000043004
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

    Effective
    2006-11-10
    Cancelled
    2007-11-10
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    60A2UB000043003
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.

    Effective
    2005-04-22
    Cancelled
    2007-11-10
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    BA820165
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

    Effective
    2005-11-10
    Cancelled
    2006-11-10
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    60A2UB000043002
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

    Effective
    2005-04-22
    Cancelled
    2005-11-10
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    60A2UB000043001
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
03

Equipment

Source: FMCSA Company Census (az4n-8mr2) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-10 14:49 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTC

Power units

88

Truck units

0

Bus units

88

EquipmentOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Straight trucks———
Truck tractors———
Trailers———
Ownership mix by equipment type
Straight trucksIncomplete source fields — no share computed—
Truck tractorsIncomplete source fields — no share computed—
TrailersIncomplete source fields — no share computed—
  • Owned
  • Term leased
  • Trip leased

Tractors and trailers are drawn separately and never merged into power units. A row with any empty field shows no share.

MCS-150 self-reported counts. “—” means the source field is empty, not zero.

Vehicles observed in roadside inspections

Units: FMCSA Inspections Per Unit (wt8s-2hbx)Decoder: NHTSA vPICDataset updated 2026-10-10 11:22 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTCWindow 2024-10-11 → 2026-10-11

0 inspection(s) → 0 unit row(s) → 0 unique vehicle(s) by VIN. Observed vehicles are not the full fleet and not proof of current ownership. Labels like PU-01 are anonymous; full VINs and plates are never shown.

No vehicle units with a valid VIN in this window.

04

Operations

Source: FMCSA Company Census (az4n-8mr2) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-10 14:49 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTC

Carrier operation

Interstate (A)

Classification: PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

MCS-150 mileage

450,000 mi

Reported year 2025

Cargo classifications checked
  • Passengers
Interstate drivers >100 mi / ≤100 mi
10 / 0
Intrastate drivers >100 mi / ≤100 mi
50 / 0
Hazmat indicator (hm_ind)
N
Registered address
1720 S 11TH ST, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, 53821, US

Lanes and service areas are not published by FMCSA. The registered address is not an operating map, and inspection states are observations only — not live routes or a service area.

05

Identity & Federal

Source: FMCSA Company Census (az4n-8mr2) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-10 14:49 UTCFetched 2026-10-11 08:51 UTC

Legal name
SOUTHWEST BUS SERVICES INC
DBA
Not provided
USDOT
540304
MC / FF / MX
MC-521283
Physical address
1720 S 11TH ST, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, 53821, US
Mailing address
PO BOX 178, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, 53821, US
Business type
CORPORATION
Carrier/shipper code
C
Census add date
1993-10-22
MCS-150 filing date
2026-04-10
Power units / drivers
88 / 60
Latest review (type · date)
C · 2015-02-12
06

Federal activity

  1. 2026-04-10Census

    Latest MCS-150 filing

  2. 2020-12-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

  3. 2020-12-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

  4. 2020-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

  5. 2020-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

  6. 2017-01-036sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (name changed) — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

  7. 2017-01-036sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (name changed) — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

  8. 2016-12-096sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

  9. 2016-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

  10. 2016-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY

  11. 2016-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

  12. 2015-02-17Census

    Official safety rating: S

  13. 2015-02-12Census

    Compliance review recorded (C)

  14. 2014-02-116sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

  15. 2011-12-046sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

  16. 2011-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

  17. 2010-12-116sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

  18. 2010-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

  19. 2010-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

  20. 2010-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

  21. 2010-05-026sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

  22. 2010-05-016sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

  23. 2009-12-066sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

  24. 2009-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

  25. 2009-05-016sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

  26. 2008-11-266sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

  27. 2008-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

  28. 2007-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

  29. 2007-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.

  30. 2006-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

  31. 2005-11-106sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION

  32. 1993-10-22Census

    Added to FMCSA registration

Built only from dates in the sources above. Authority changes use FMCSA's own change date (yu5v-wbh6).

Changes observed by VAX monitoring

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07

FAQ

+What is SOUTHWEST BUS SERVICES INC's USDOT number?

USDOT 540304, with docket(s) MC-521283.

+Is SOUTHWEST BUS SERVICES INC active?

The census registration status code is A. This is a registration code only — it is not operating authority, insurance coverage or a safety certification.

+How many trucks and drivers does SOUTHWEST BUS SERVICES INC report?

88 power units and 60 drivers, self-reported on the MCS-150 filed 2026-04-10.

+Does SOUTHWEST BUS SERVICES INC have insurance on file?

No row matched by DOT (with and without leading zeros) or MC. That alone does not prove there is no insurance — check FMCSA L&I.

+Where is SOUTHWEST BUS SERVICES INC located?

Registered physical address: 1720 S 11TH ST, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, 53821, US. This is a registration address, not an operating area.

Answers are generated from the records on this page.

08

Nearby carriers

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Sources

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