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BADGER COACHES INC

USDOT 46328 · MC-106120 · 5501 FEMRITE DR, MADISON, WI 53718

100Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 3, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

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In good standing · 5

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 52 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1974.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 143 inspections.
  • No BASIC safety alerts — No FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
None
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Satisfactory (May 15, 2026)
Authority age
52 yr
Registered
Jun 1, 1974
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(608) 255-1511
Email
dmeier@badgerbus.com
Website
badgerbus.com
Address
5501 FEMRITE DR, MADISON, WI 53718

Fleet

Power units
0
Drivers
85
Observed units
61
Avg fleet age
11.5 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$5M
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
Bond on file
No
Lapses
1

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
2.0% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
0.0% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
122
Crashes
1
Fatal crashes
0
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving0.217%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service00%FMCSA
Driver Fitness00%FMCSA
Controlled Substances00%FMCSA
Vehicle Maintenance0.694%FMCSA