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Carrier profile · USDOT 156451 · MC143881 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Hotard Coaches Inc

New Orleans, LA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$9M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedPassengers
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (504) 942-5702
334
Power units
582
Drivers
100
Inspections · 24 mo
12
Crashes · 24 mo
8.2M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 99 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 43 inspections
Crashes
12
1 fatal9 injury9 tow-away
Crash rate 0.73 per 1M mi
Total inspections
100
Driver inspections
43
Vehicle inspections
99
People injured
77
Fatalities
5
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2024)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC143881
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Passengers)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$9,000,000
$5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa · $5,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
334
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
582
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Passengers
Annual mileage
8,200,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
156451
MC / docket
MC-143881
Legal name
Hotard Coaches Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Feb 25, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
582 (0)
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 Hotard Coaches Inc's USDOT number?

Hotard Coaches Inc's USDOT number is 156451 and its docket number is MC143881.

Is Hotard Coaches Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Hotard Coaches Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 100 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 12 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Hotard Coaches Inc's fleet?

334 power units and 582 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 25, 2026.

What insurance does Hotard Coaches Inc carry?

$9,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa.

Where is Hotard Coaches Inc located?

Hotard Coaches Inc is located at 2838 Touro Street, New Orleans, LA, 70122. Phone: (504) 942-5702.

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