Carrier profile · USDOT 250036 · MC167982 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Capitol Bus Lines Inc

DBA Capitol Tours · West Columbia, SC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1984
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedPassengers
10
Power units
15
Drivers
15
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
246K
Annual miles
42 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 11 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 7 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
15
Driver inspections
7
Vehicle inspections
11
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2024)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC167982
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Passengers)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Aug 1, 2015Liability (BIPD) · National Interstate Insurance Company · $5,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
10
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
15
Drivers
15
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Passengers
Annual mileage
246,285 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
250036
MC / docket
MC-167982
Legal name
Capitol Bus Lines Inc
DBA
Capitol Tours
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 24, 1984
Last MCS-150
Jul 1, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
15 (15)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Capitol Bus Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Capitol Bus Lines Inc's USDOT number is 250036 and its docket number is MC167982.

Is Capitol Bus Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Capitol Bus Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 15 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Capitol Bus Lines Inc's fleet?

10 power units and 15 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 1, 2025.

What insurance does Capitol Bus Lines Inc carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Interstate Insurance Company.

Where is Capitol Bus Lines Inc located?

Capitol Bus Lines Inc is located at 2926 Leaphart Rd, West Columbia, SC, 29169-3659. Phone: (803) 794-9661.

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