COUGAR BUS LINES LTD

DOT 1127893 MC 459987 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
18 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 11.11% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 50.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
6 units

Drivers: 18

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

209 FLECHA LANE, LAREDO, TX, 78045

Phone Number

(956) 726-9978

Mailing Address

PO BOX 450428, LAREDO, TX, 78045

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected] / [email protected]

Fax Number

(956) 726-6058

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
23 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Inactive
23 yrs, 1 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-07-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-07-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-07-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-07-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-07-29 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2020-07-20 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2020-07-20 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2019-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-07-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-07-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-10-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-10-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-09-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-09-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-07-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-07-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-04-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-04-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC459987 2020-07-20
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC459987 2004-08-16
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC459987 2004-06-14

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-07-14 BIPD/Primary KAA014982504 $1,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-07-14 BIPD/Excess KXA014982504 $4,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2024-07-14 BIPD/Primary KAA014982403 $5,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-07-14 BIPD/Excess KXA014982403 $5,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2025-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-07-14 BIPD/Primary KAA014982302 $5,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-07-14 BIPD/Excess KXA014982302 $5,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2024-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-07-14 BIPD/Primary KAA014982201 $5,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-07-14 BIPD/Excess KXA014982201 $5,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2023-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-12-09 BIPD/Primary 73APS101254 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2022-07-15 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2021-07-16 BIPD/Primary 73APS101254 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2021-12-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-07-15 BIPD/Excess CXS0017312 $5,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-08-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2020-07-24 BIPD/Excess CXS0017295 $5,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-07-24 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2020-07-14 BIPD/Primary 5G1002313-02 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 2021-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-07-14 BIPD/Primary 5G1002313-01 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 2020-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-07-14 BIPD/Primary 5G1002313-00 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 2019-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-07-14 BIPD/Primary 151701 0906958 $5,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2018-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-07-14 BIPD/Primary TG000107 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2015-10-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-07-14 BIPD/Primary TG000071 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2013-07-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-07-14 BIPD/Primary TG000044 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2012-07-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-04-07 BIPD/Primary 01-CA-015847031-2 $5,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2011-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-07-14 BIPD/Primary 01-CA-015847031-2 $5,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2011-04-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-03-26 BIPD/Primary 01-CA-015847031-1 $5,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2010-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

11.11%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

18 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

50.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

2 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 18 Last inspection: Jul 9, 2026 Total crashes: 13

FMCSA Inspection Records (18 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 9, 2026

1126002961

1 viol.
Level 5 US VOLVO 3CET2V92...

Jul 9, 2026

1126002959

2 viol.
Level 5 US VOLVO 3CET2V92...

Jul 9, 2026

1126002958

2 viol.
Level 5 US VOLVO 3CET2V92...

Jul 8, 2026

1126002955

2 viol.
Level 5 US VOLVO 3CET2V92...

Jul 8, 2026

1126002953

1 viol.
Level 5 US VOLVO 3CET2V92...

Jul 8, 2026

1126002952

1 viol.
Level 5 US VOLVO 3CET2V92...

May 20, 2026

V262346590

Level 1 TX VOLV 3CET2V92...

Jan 17, 2026

V262196916

1 viol.
Level 1 TX VOLV 3CET2V92...

Jul 31, 2025

V251966613

1 viol.
Level 1 TX VOLV 3CET2V92...

May 22, 2025

1479000950

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 US VOLVO 3CET2V92...

Apr 8, 2025

V251806525

2 viol.
Level 2 TX VOLV 3CET2V92...

Dec 9, 2024

V241724647

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TX VOLV 3CET2V92...

Jan 12, 2024

V241290449

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TX VOLV 3CET2V92...

Dec 13, 2023

6QZI9DCDI5

1 viol.
Level 2 TX VNHL YE2CC18B...

Oct 11, 2023

1129000275

Level 5 US VOLVO 3CET2V92...
Total Inspections

18

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

18

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (13 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 2, 2025

LA • LA2025036845

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 13, 2022

TX • TX6B6EHQE1MG

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 10, 2022

TX • TX6ABBHQE10P

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Apr 24, 2020

LA • LA0200018365

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 18, 2020

TX • TX5Q8BHQE1FJ

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 18, 2017

LA • LA0170016361

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 17, 2016

TX • TX4MJCHQE1JQ

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 16, 2013

TX • TX3U8AHQE1IA

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 24, 2013

TX • TX3SKFHQE15Q

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

No

Jun 29, 2011

TX • TX3A69HQE11I

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2009

TX • TX245492200E

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 23, 2005

LA • LA0009004140

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 20, 2005

TX • TX245370700O

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

5

Total Crashes

13

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

10

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

18
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

6
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

6

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

18

CDL Drivers: 18
Interstate: 20
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 50.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 18
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

6

Power Units

0

Trucks

6

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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