EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC

AUTHORIZED
1 DURHAM ST, SOMERVILLE, MA, 02143|(617) 628-6868

USDOT

895273

MC Number

1710784

Fleet Size

251

Total Drivers

250

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, operating 251 power units with 250 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 17 crashes on file (7 with injuries). FMCSA records show 56 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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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.

Driver OOS rate0.0%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate0.0%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Massachusetts is 15.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 28.4% across 39,094 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Private (Passenger Business)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

56

Total

8%

Driver %

Driver Inspections5
Vehicle Inspections56
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 15, 2025

$1,000,000ACTIVE

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

17

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes7
Tow Crashes17

Frequently asked questions

Is EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC (USDOT #895273) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC's safety record?

EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC has 56 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 17 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 EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC operate?

EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC operates 251 power units with 250 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC transport hazardous materials?

No. EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC located?

EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC is based in SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts at 1 DURHAM ST, 02143. Phone: (617) 628-6868.

What are EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC's out-of-service rates?

EASTERN BUS COMPANY 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.