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Capitol Bus Lines Inc

Doing business as Capitol Tours

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · Interstate
  • USDOT250036
  • MC167982
  • LocationWest Columbia, SC
  • Phone(803) 794-9661
  • Fleet10 power units · 15 drivers

Capitol Bus Lines Inc (USDOT 250036, MC-167982) is an interstate motor carrier based in West Columbia, South Carolina with 10 power units and 15 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 10, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-167982CarrierLiability insurance$5,000,000 on fileRequired: $5,000,000 · as of May 2026Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Dec 20, 2024Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders fileRegistration (MCS-150)Updated Jul 1, 202516 months agoProcess agent (BOC-3)On fileAmerican Bus Association

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 10, 2026

DocketAuthority typeStatus
MC-167982Common carrierActive

First granted on August 29, 1983 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA legacy licensing records (last updated May 2026); filings may have changed since

  • Liability (BIPD) required$5,000,000
  • Liability (BIPD) on file$5,000,000
  • Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
  • Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91XNational Interstate Insurance Company$5,000,000Aug 1, 2015
Insurance history: 10 past filings
TypeInsurerEffectiveEndedReason
Liability (BIPD)Lancer Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2014Sep 4, 2015Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Lancer Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2013Aug 1, 2014Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2009Sep 7, 2013Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyMay 1, 2006Aug 1, 2009Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyJun 6, 2001May 1, 2006Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Westport Insurance CorporationJun 6, 2000Jun 6, 2001Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Reliance National Indemnity CompanyJun 6, 1998Jul 13, 2000Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Reliance National Indemnity CompanyJun 6, 1997Jun 6, 1998Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Clarendon National Ins. Co.Jun 6, 1996Jun 6, 1997Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Lancer Insurance CompanyJun 6, 1990Jun 6, 1996Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

American Bus Association, Washington, DC

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

15
Inspections
12 with no violations
0.0%
Driver out-of-service
0 of 7 inspections
0.0%
Vehicle out-of-service
0 of 11 inspections
0
Crashes
0 fatal · 0 injury · 0 tow-away

Inspected most often in: US (8), North Carolina (3), South Carolina (3), Alabama (1).

Most recent inspection on file: March 27, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated December 20, 2024)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

  1. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 7, 2014
  2. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 31, 2000
  3. Granted — Motor Passenger Common Carrier
  4. Granted — Motor Passenger Common Carrier
  5. Granted — Motor Passenger Common Carrier

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated July 1, 2025

Power units
10
Trucks
0
Buses
10
Drivers
15
CDL drivers
15
Interstate drivers
15
Miles traveled
246,285 (2024)
Classification
Private passenger, business; Private passenger, non-business; Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials
No
USDOT registered
August 24, 1984
Address
2926 Leaphart Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone (registered with FMCSA)
(803) 794-9661

Cargo carried

  • Passengers

Key facts

  • USDOT number 250036 was registered on August 24, 1984.
  • Operating authority MC-167982 was first granted on August 29, 1983.
  • The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on July 1, 2025.
  • It reported 246,285 vehicle miles traveled in 2024.
  • One insurance filing is on file in FMCSA’s legacy licensing records (as of May 2026), including Liability (BIPD) coverage with National Interstate Insurance Company.
  • It had 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 12 inspections recorded no violations.
  • Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on December 20, 2024.
  • Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with American Bus Association.

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