ACADEMY BUS LLC

DOT 1771456 MC 646780 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
547 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0.18% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 20.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
451 units

Drivers: 511

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $13,400,000
Cargo On File
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

4160 RAVENSWOOD RD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33312-5345

Phone Number

(201) 420-7000

Mailing Address

4160 RAVENSWOOD RD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33312-5345

Cell Phone

(703) 906-2531

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(201) 420-6051

Business Organization

LLC

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
18 years

Contract Carrier

Broker

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2019-06-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-04-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-02-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-04-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-04-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-04-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-02-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-07-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-07-25 MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

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: $13,400,000
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
2026-01-01 BIPD/Primary 1-10000-00-2026015819926 $5,000,000 FIRST INTERSTATE INDEMNITY RR… - - ACTIVE
2020-07-01 BIPD/Excess 1722362 $4,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2019-03-01 BIPD/Excess 1722282 $4,400,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2025-07-01 BIPD/Primary 015819926 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2026-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2025-07-01 BIPD/Primary 015819927 $5,000,000 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNDERW… 2025-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-07-01 BIPD/Primary 4805471 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2024-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-07-01 BIPD/Primary 4805472 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2025-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-07-01 BIPD/Primary 4805441 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2024-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-07-01 BIPD/Primary 4805403 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2022-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-07-01 BIPD/Primary 4805404 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2023-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-07-01 BIPD/Primary 4805405 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2022-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-03-01 BIPD/Primary PB02570000003 $5,000,000 PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… 2022-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-01 BIPD/Primary 1722362 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2020-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-01 BIPD/Primary PB02570000003 $5,000,000 PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… 2021-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-03-01 BIPD/Primary PB02570000003 $5,000,000 PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… 2020-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-03-01 BIPD/Primary 2820220 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2019-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-03-01 BIPD/Primary 4584325 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2014-04-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2014-01-10 BIPD/Primary 4882309 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2014-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-04-15 BIPD/Primary CA00039344 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2014-01-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-04-15 BIPD/Primary CA00037518 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2013-04-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-04-15 BIPD/Primary 01-CA-015847080-3 $5,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2012-04-15 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.18%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

547 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

20.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

5 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 547 Last inspection: Jul 22, 2026 Total crashes: 85

FMCSA Inspection Records (547 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 22, 2026

0006897950

Level 5 NC OTHR NLTEJXA9...

Jul 22, 2026

0006897936

Level 5 NC VANH YE2CC2AB...

Jul 22, 2026

0006897938

Level 5 NC VANH YE2CC1AB...

Jul 22, 2026

0006897927

Level 5 NC OTHR NLTEJXA9...

Jul 22, 2026

0006897930

Level 5 NC VANH YE2CC2AB...

Jul 22, 2026

0006897933

Level 5 NC OTHR NLTEJXA9...

Jul 22, 2026

0006897911

Level 5 NC VANH YE2XC81B...

Jul 22, 2026

0006897917

Level 5 NC VANH YE2XC81B...

Jul 22, 2026

0006897908

Level 1 NC VANH YE2XC81B...

Jul 17, 2026

2295004675

Level 3 FL VAN HOOL B U1VXC86B...

Jun 30, 2026

1267000906

1 viol.
Level 3 DE VAN HOOL B YE2XC86B...

Jun 29, 2026

0006889994

Level 5 NC VANH YE2CC1AB...

Jun 29, 2026

0006889999

Level 5 NC VANH YESXC81B...

Jun 29, 2026

0006890116

Level 5 NC VANH YE2CC2AB...

Jun 29, 2026

0006890110

Level 5 NC VANH YE2XC81B...
Total Inspections

547

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

547

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (85 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 26, 2026

NJ • NJ0007211783

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 22, 2026

NC • NC0108479475

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jan 25, 2026

FL • FL2775558806

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jan 15, 2026

NJ • NJ0007136653

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 4, 2026

FL • FL2732689806

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 8, 2025

FL • FL2700322705

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 5, 2025

FL • FL2702643605

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 20, 2025

FL • FL8971378105

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 15, 2025

FL • FL2701281205

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jun 8, 2025

FL • FL2699079905

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 25, 2025

GA • GA0009797448

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jan 15, 2025

NC • NC0108008848

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 31, 2024

FL • FL2638372704

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 29, 2024

FL • FL2639045204

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 27, 2024

GA • GA0009533925

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Fatal Crashes

6

Injury Crashes

78

Total Crashes

85

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

34

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 28
OOS: 1

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

547
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

451
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

451

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

511

CDL Drivers: 511
Interstate: 511
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 20.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 434
Interstate (<100 mi): 77
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

LLC

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

451

Power Units

0

Trucks

451

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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