DBA: CHECKER BUS

CHECKER BUS LLC

DOT 2060394 MC 720939 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
137 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 3.65% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 33.33% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
34 units

Drivers: 37

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

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

Physical Address

1915 ENTERPRISE ST, MARQUETTE, MI, 49855

Phone Number

(906) 226-7772

Mailing Address

PO BOX 751, MARQUETTE, MI, 49855

Cell Phone

(906) 235-9283

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(906) 723-0608

Business Organization

LLC

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
15 years

Contract Carrier

Broker

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2016-10-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-02-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-01-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-11-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-03-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-12-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-03-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-07-22 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: $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
2026-03-15 BIPD/Primary PK202600016587 $5,000,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… - - ACTIVE
2025-03-15 BIPD/Primary PK202500016587 $5,000,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2026-03-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-03-15 BIPD/Primary PK202400016587 $5,000,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2025-03-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-03-15 BIPD/Primary PK202200016587 $5,000,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2024-03-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-03-15 BIPD/Primary PK201900016587 $5,000,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2023-03-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-03-15 BIPD/Primary TG000135 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2019-03-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-09-27 BIPD/Primary BA165982 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-03-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-03-15 BIPD/Primary BA165982 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-09-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-01-01 BIPD/Primary BAP5478111-01 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2013-03-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-03-15 BIPD/Primary BAP5478111-01 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2013-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-08-04 BIPD/Primary BAP5478111 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF I… 2012-03-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-06-14 BIPD/Primary BAP5478111 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF I… 2011-08-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-10-04 BIPD/Primary BAU0009243 $5,000,000 AMERICAN COUNTRY INSURANCE CO. 2011-03-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-07-23 BIPD/Primary BAU0009243 $5,000,000 AMERICAN COUNTRY INSURANCE CO. 2010-10-04 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

3.65%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

137 inspections · 5 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

33.33%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

9 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 137 Last inspection: Jul 14, 2026 Total crashes: 6

FMCSA Inspection Records (137 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 14, 2026

MDTKH03199

Level 5 MI TEMS NLTRPPU7...

Jul 14, 2026

MDTKH03198

Level 5 MI TEMS NLTRPPU7...

Jul 14, 2026

MDTKH03197

Level 5 MI TEMS NLTRPPM7...

Jul 14, 2026

MDTKH03196

Level 5 MI TEMS NLTRPPU7...

Jul 14, 2026

MDTKH03195

Level 5 MI FREIG 1FVACWDT...

Jul 14, 2026

MDTKH03200

Level 5 MI MCIN 2M93JMPA...

Jun 15, 2026

MDTKH03158

Level 5 MI PREO 2PCH3349...

Jun 15, 2026

MDTKH03157

Level 5 MI TEMSA NLTEJXX8...

May 27, 2026

E953614757

6 viol. 4 OOS
Level 1 PA MOTOR COAC 2M93JMEA...

May 20, 2026

MDTKH03127

Level 5 MI MCIN 2MG3JMBA...

May 20, 2026

MDTKH03124

Level 5 MI MCIN 2M93JMHA...

May 20, 2026

MDTKH03126

Level 5 MI MCIN 2M93JMPA...

May 20, 2026

MDTKH03125

Level 5 MI FREIG 4UZADRDU...

Apr 15, 2026

MDTKH03095

Level 5 MI PREO 2PCH3341...

Apr 15, 2026

MDTKH03094

Level 5 MI TEMS NLTEJXM8...
Total Inspections

137

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

137

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

6

Total Crashes

6

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

17

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 3

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

137
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

34
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

34

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

37

CDL Drivers: 37
Interstate: 36
Intrastate: 1
Driver Inspections

9

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 33.33%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 36
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 1

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

LLC

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

34

Power Units

0

Trucks

34

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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