WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
49069
MC Number
169615
Fleet Size
78
Total Drivers
69
Last updated: March 16, 2026
Safety overview
WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in ORANGE, Connecticut, operating 78 power units with 69 drivers. 2 of their 5 BASIC scores sit above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. The rest fall within acceptable ranges. They have 5 crashes on file (3 with injuries).
BASIC scores
SMS PercentilesHigher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Passenger Business)
- Cargo Carried
- SCHOOL BUS
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
What are BASIC scores?
FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.
A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.
- Unsafe driving
- Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
- HOS / Fatigue
- Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
- Driver fitness
- Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
- Controlled substances
- Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
- Vehicle maintenance
- Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
- Crash indicator
- Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.
Inspections
0
Total
—
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
REPUBLIC -FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 1, 2019
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
5
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
Yes. WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC (USDOT #49069) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC's safety record?
WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC has 2 BASIC scores above the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA may look into a carrier. Brokers should weigh these scores alongside the inspection history and crash data before making a decision.
How many trucks does WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC operate?
WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC operates 78 power units with 69 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC located?
WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC is based in ORANGE, Connecticut at 815 DERBY MILFORD ROAD, 06477. Phone: (203) 795-3112.