Carrier profile · USDOT 2871169 · MC962756 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

DS Bus Lines Inc

Shawnee, KS · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2016
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedPassengers
370
Power units
628
Drivers
106
Inspections · 24 mo
18
Crashes · 24 mo
6.6M
Annual miles
10 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Contact details shared with 14 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

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 106 inspections
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
18
0 fatal7 injury17 tow-away
Crash rate 1.36 per 1M mi
Total inspections
106
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
106
People injured
9
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC962756
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Passengers

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Oct 7, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Old Republic Insurance Company · $5,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
370
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
628
Drivers
369
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Passengers
Annual mileage
6,600,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2871169
MC / docket
MC-962756
Legal name
DS Bus Lines Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 28, 2016
Last MCS-150
Jan 21, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
628 (369)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 7 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 14 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (351) 322-8400
Sharing this email 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 DS Bus Lines Inc's USDOT number?

DS Bus Lines Inc's USDOT number is 2871169 and its docket number is MC962756.

Is DS Bus Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is DS Bus Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 106 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle, and 18 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is DS Bus Lines Inc's fleet?

370 power units and 628 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 21, 2026.

What insurance does DS Bus Lines Inc carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Old Republic Insurance Company.

Where is DS Bus Lines Inc located?

DS Bus Lines Inc is located at 23889 W 40TH Street, Shawnee, KS, 66226. Phone: (351) 322-8400.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.