DBA: MCILWAIN CHARTERS & TOURS-LODESTAR TOURS-LODESTAR BUS LINES

MCILWAIN CHARTERS INC

DOT 251223 MC 174052 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
87 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 2.3% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 50.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
17 units

Drivers: 19

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

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

Physical Address

1551 FERNDALE AVE, JOHNSTOWN, PA, 15905-3403

Phone Number

(814) 288-2287

Mailing Address

1551 FERNDALE AVE, JOHNSTOWN, PA, 15905-3403

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(814) 288-2618

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
42 years

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-06-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-03-27 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2018-03-12 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2016-07-05 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC174052 2018-03-12
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC174052 2016-07-05

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

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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
2025-07-15 BIPD/Primary AU202500020258 $5,000,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… - - ACTIVE
2023-07-28 BIPD/Primary KCA 2669370 $5,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2025-07-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-03-21 BIPD/Primary BA00000069593F $5,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURA… 2023-07-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-03-21 BIPD/Excess CMB00000069592F $5,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURA… 2023-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-03-12 BIPD/Primary BA00000069593F $5,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURA… 2018-03-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-03-12 BIPD/Excess CMB00000069592F $5,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURA… 2018-04-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-07-01 BIPD/Primary BA00000069593F $5,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURA… 2018-03-12 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2016-07-01 BIPD/Excess CMB00000069592F $5,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURA… 2018-03-12 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2015-07-01 BIPD/Primary BA00000069593F $5,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURA… 2016-07-05 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2015-07-01 BIPD/Excess CMB00000069592F $5,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURA… 2016-07-05 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2013-07-01 BIPD/Primary BA00000069593F $5,000,000 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… 2015-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-07-01 BIPD/Excess CMB00000069592F $5,000,000 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… 2015-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-07-01 BIPD/Primary BA 00000069593F $5,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE… 2013-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-07-01 BIPD/Excess CMB00000069592F $5,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE… 2013-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-07-01 BIPD/Primary TG000005 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2010-07-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2003-07-01 BIPD/Primary CAR 0110224-00 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2008-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-07-01 BIPD/Primary 38806843 $5,000,000 TIG INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-07-01 BIPD/Primary 38806843 $5,000,000 TIG INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-07-01 BIPD/Primary BAP293321400 $5,000,000 ZURICH INSURANCE CO. 2000-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-07-01 BIPD/Excess CC293321500 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF I… 2000-08-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-11-20 BIPD/Excess UM2-0234011 $5,000,000 LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY 1999-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

2.3%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

87 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: 87 Last inspection: Jun 29, 2026 Total crashes: 21

FMCSA Inspection Records (87 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 29, 2026

A215618086

Level 1 PA BLUE BIRD 1BAKGCSA...

Jun 29, 2026

A215618087

Level 1 PA INTERNATIO 4DRBUC8N...

Mar 19, 2026

A605607831

Level 2 PA BLUE BIRD 1BAKBCEA...

Mar 19, 2026

A615607822

Level 2 PA THOMAS BUI 4UZABRFC...

Mar 4, 2026

C122000755

Level 5 PA FORD 1FDGF5GY...

Mar 4, 2026

C063002931

1 viol.
Level 5 PA VAN HOOL B YE2XC21B...

Mar 4, 2026

C132000384

1 viol.
Level 5 PA FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWFD...

Mar 4, 2026

C132000383

Level 5 PA MOTORCOACH 2MGD1W91...

Mar 4, 2026

C063002930

Level 5 PA MOTOR COAC 2MG3JM8A...

Mar 4, 2026

C122000754

1 viol.
Level 5 PA FREIGHTLIN 4UZADRDU...

Mar 4, 2026

C122000753

Level 5 PA VAN HOOL B YE2XC81B...

Nov 19, 2025

A209532360

Level 2 PA BLUI 1BAKGCJA...

Nov 19, 2025

A209532359

Level 2 PA BLUB 1BAKGCPA...

Sep 17, 2025

C051003738

Level 1 PA FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWFD...

Jul 1, 2025

A205518271

Level 1 PA BLUI 1BAKGCSA...
Total Inspections

87

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

87

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (21 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.

Mar 10, 2021

PA • PA102324500X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Oct 5, 2019

NY • NY3810981700

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 25, 2019

MD • MD19A0576778

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 13, 2019

PA • PA900658600X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 1, 2018

DC • DC0018166007

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jul 10, 2018

PA • PA807353200X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Sep 22, 2017

PA • PA709814500X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 15, 2013

PA • PA308223500X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 6, 2011

PA • PA106074600X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 10, 2010

PA • PA008034300X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

19

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2005

PA • PA507256200X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 24, 2003

PA • PA0303611000

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

Yes

Apr 24, 2003

PA • PA309242100X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Dec 14, 2001

PA • PA108540900A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 23, 2001

PA • PA101322000A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

31

Total Crashes

21

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

8

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: 7
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

87
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

17
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

17

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

19

CDL Drivers: 19
Interstate: 19
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 50.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 19
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

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

17

Power Units

0

Trucks

17

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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