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Carrier profile · USDOT 156451 · MC-143881 ·
Hotard Coaches Inc
0 power unitsavg 5.6 yrRegional · 7 statesNEW ORLEANS, LA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-143881 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
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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 162 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 · fatal33
14 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.6 yr
Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOTARD COACHES INC (USDOT 156451) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Jul 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 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. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 99 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 99 vehicle-level and 42 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 582 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 25, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 14, 2024 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. 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 14 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.
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