Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 205055 · MC-159197 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD
DBA BURLINGTON TRAILWAYS
2 power unitsavg 10.2 yrRegional · 3 statesWEST BURLINGTON, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-159197 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
10.2Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · vPIC
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 57 inspections.No BASIC safety alertsNo FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.2 yr
Model years 2006–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD (USDOT 205055) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 24, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 42 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 40 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 30, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 4, 2025 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD's USDOT number?
BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD's USDOT number is 205055, and its motor carrier number is MC-159197.
Is BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD's safety record?
BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 57 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD's fleet?
BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD based?
BURLINGTON STAGE LINES LTD is based in WEST BURLINGTON, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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