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Carrier profile · USDOT 156451 · MC-143881 · Updated 06/13/2026

HOTARD COACHES INC

0 power unitsavg 5.6 yrRegional · 7 statesNEW ORLEANS, LA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-143881 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkshotard.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(504) 942-5702Email dispatchdboulet@hotard.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
16 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

0 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.6 yr

Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 52-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is HOTARD COACHES INC safe to work with?

Is HOTARD COACHES INC safe to load? HOTARD COACHES INC (USDOT 156451, MC-143881) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in NEW ORLEANS, LA, operating 0 power units and 582 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 162 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
HCHOTARD COACHES INC 88
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Frequently asked

What is HOTARD COACHES INC's USDOT number?

HOTARD COACHES INC's USDOT number is 156451, and its motor carrier number is MC-143881.

Is HOTARD COACHES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, HOTARD COACHES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is HOTARD COACHES INC's safety record?

HOTARD COACHES INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 162 roadside inspections, with 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is HOTARD COACHES INC's fleet?

HOTARD COACHES INC operates 0 power units and 582 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HOTARD COACHES INC based?

HOTARD COACHES INC is based in NEW ORLEANS, LA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.