Carrier profile · USDOT 1771456 · MC646780 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Academy Bus LLC

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2008
Authority active$13.4M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedPassengers
451
Power units
511
Drivers
385
Inspections · 24 mo
13
Crashes · 24 mo
13M
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
90
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 370 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 173 inspections
Crashes
13
1 fatal6 injury10 tow-away
Crash rate 0.50 per 1M mi
Total inspections
385
Driver inspections
173
Vehicle inspections
370
People injured
7
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2025)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC646780
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Passengers

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$13,400,000
$5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · First Interstate Indemnity RRG, Inc · $5,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
451
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
511
Drivers
511
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Passengers
Annual mileage
12,890,289 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1771456
MC / docket
MC-646780
Legal name
Academy Bus LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 13, 2008
Last MCS-150
Jun 16, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
511 (511)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Academy Bus LLC's USDOT number?

Academy Bus LLC's USDOT number is 1771456 and its docket number is MC646780.

Is Academy Bus LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Academy Bus LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 385 roadside inspections, a 0.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 13 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Academy Bus LLC's fleet?

451 power units and 511 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 16, 2026.

What insurance does Academy Bus LLC carry?

$13,400,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with First Interstate Indemnity RRG, Inc.

Where is Academy Bus LLC located?

Academy Bus LLC is located at 4160 Ravenswood Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312-5345. Phone: (201) 420-7000.

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