HOTARD COACHES INC

DOT 156451 MC 143881 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
167 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
334 units

Drivers: 582

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $9,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2838 TOURO STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70122

Phone Number

(504) 942-5702

Mailing Address

2838 TOURO STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70122

Cell Phone

(504) 715-1566

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(504) 944-8650

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
44 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2019-07-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-03-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-03-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-02-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-02-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-02-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-02-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-02-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-02-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-02-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2002-02-08 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1998-04-23 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1998-04-23 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1998-04-23 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1997-03-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1988-08-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC143881 1998-02-04

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: $9,000,000
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
2025-07-01 BIPD/Primary 1722388 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
1999-02-01 BIPD/Excess 7971-28-61 $4,000,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2024-07-01 BIPD/Primary 1722388 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2025-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-07-01 BIPD/Primary 1722388 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2024-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-07-01 BIPD/Primary 1722388 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2023-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-07-01 BIPD/Primary 1722388 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2022-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-07-01 BIPD/Primary 1722388 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2021-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-07-01 BIPD/Primary 1722308 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2019-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-03-01 BIPD/Primary BA167844 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA00038226 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2014-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-02-23 BIPD/Primary CA00037343 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2013-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-02-23 BIPD/Primary CA00037343 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2013-02-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-02-23 BIPD/Primary 01-CA-066143864-1 $5,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2012-02-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-02-23 BIPD/Primary 01-CA-066143864-0 $5,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2011-02-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-02-23 BIPD/Primary JPLPA200319 $5,000,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2010-02-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-03-19 BIPD/Primary SLLPA200006 $5,000,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2009-02-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-07-01 BIPD/Primary LPA104983 $5,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-03-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-09-01 BIPD/Primary ISAH08004353 $5,000,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-12-14 BIPD/Primary RMCA5273144 $5,000,000 AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 2003-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-02-01 BIPD/Excess 79764418 $5,000,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 1999-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-02-01 BIPD/Excess PRB010226 $5,000,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 1998-02-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-02-01 BIPD/Excess PRB010057 $5,000,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 1997-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

167 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 167 Last inspection: Jul 15, 2026 Total crashes: 84

FMCSA Inspection Records (167 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 15, 2026

MC00513024

Level 1 MS MCI 2MGD1W91...

Jul 1, 2026

LARVS01181

Level 5 LA MOTORCOACH 2MG3JMNA...

Jul 1, 2026

LARVS01180

Level 5 LA MOTOR COAC 2MGD1W91...

Jul 1, 2026

LARVS01183

Level 5 LA MOTORCOACH 2MGD1W91...

Jul 1, 2026

LARVS01182

Level 5 LA MOTOR COAC 2MGD1W91...

Jul 1, 2026

LARVS01184

Level 5 LA MOTOR COAC 2MGD1W91...

Jul 1, 2026

LARVS01185

Level 5 LA MOTORCOACH 2MGD1W91...

Jun 3, 2026

MC00512872

Level 1 MS VNHL YE2XC86B...

May 18, 2026

V262340831

Level 2 TX PREO 2PCH3349...

May 11, 2026

LANWS04209

Level 5 LA MOTOR COAC 2MG3JMBA...

May 11, 2026

LANWS04210

Level 5 LA MOTOR COAC 2MG3JMBA...

May 11, 2026

LANWS04207

Level 5 LA MOTOR COAC 2MG3JMBA...

May 11, 2026

LANWS04208

Level 5 LA MOTOR COAC 2MG3JMBA...

May 11, 2026

LANWS04212

Level 5 LA MOTOR COAC 2MG3JMNA...

May 11, 2026

LANWS04214

Level 5 LA MOTOR COAC 2MG3JMBA...
Total Inspections

167

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

167

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (84 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.

Jul 13, 2026

LA • LA2026084942

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jul 2, 2026

LA • LA2026080086

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 18, 2026

TX • TX7G1EHQE1RK

Fatal

Fatal

5

Injury

5

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2026

TX • TX7DSBHQE1SQ

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jan 16, 2026

LA • LA2026005304

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 2, 2025

TX • TX7BCBHQE1O1

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

Yes

Aug 14, 2025

TX • TX78BEHQE1HK

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 5, 2025

TX • TX74CBHQE1GD

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

60

Tow

Yes

Mar 5, 2025

TX • TX74CBHQE1GD

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

60

Tow

Yes

Mar 5, 2025

TX • TX74CBHQE1GD

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

60

Tow

Yes

Nov 18, 2024

MO • MO0000110776

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 15, 2024

TX • TX70IFHQE17H

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Nov 14, 2024

TX • TX70NEHQE1DZ

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Oct 17, 2024

TX • TX6ZQFHQE1OK

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 5, 2024

TX • TX6YTBHQE1YV

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

8

Injury Crashes

358

Total Crashes

84

View all 84 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

1

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

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

167
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

334
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

334

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

582

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 582
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 103
Interstate (<100 mi): 479
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

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

334

Power Units

0

Trucks

334

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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