HOTARD COACHES INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
156451
MC Number
143881
Fleet Size
334
Total Drivers
582
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
HOTARD COACHES INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, operating 334 power units with 582 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 14 crashes on file (1 fatal, 10 with injuries). FMCSA records show 127 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Louisiana is 9.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 28.1% across 11,579 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
127
Total
30%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — eff. Jul 1, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
14
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is HOTARD COACHES INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for HOTARD COACHES INC (USDOT #156451) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is HOTARD COACHES INC's safety record?
HOTARD COACHES INC has 127 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 14 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does HOTARD COACHES INC operate?
HOTARD COACHES INC operates 334 power units with 582 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does HOTARD COACHES INC transport hazardous materials?
No. HOTARD COACHES INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is HOTARD COACHES INC located?
HOTARD COACHES INC is based in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana at 2838 TOURO STREET, 70122. Phone: (504) 942-5702.
What are HOTARD COACHES INC's out-of-service rates?
HOTARD COACHES INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.