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WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC

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Company CheckWINKLE BUS COMPANY INC · DOT 49069

815 DERBY MILFORD ROAD, ORANGE, CT, 06477

DOT# 49069 MC# 169615 Orange, Connecticut 42 years

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84

Power Units

69

Drivers

4

Crashes (24-Month)

$5,000,000

Insurance

Satisfactory

Safety Rating

0

Inspections

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Public record

4 events tracked · latest Sep 8, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓

Safety & compliance 3

Jan 9, 2026
Crash reported (no fatalities).
Sep 9, 2025
Crash reported (no fatalities).
Dec 16, 2024
Crash reported (no fatalities).

Insurance 1

Current
Active insurance on file ($5,000,000).

Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameWINKLE BUS COMPANY INC

DOT Number49069

MC Number169615

Entity TypeCarrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationOrange, Connecticut

Added06/01/1974

MCS-15009/18/2024

Contact Details

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Physical Address815 DERBY MILFORD ROAD, ORANGE, CT, 06477

Mailing Address815 DERBY MILFORD ROAD, ORANGE, CT, 06477

Operating Authorities

Authority TypePRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;OTHER-SCHOOL BUS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC169615

CommonActive

ContractNot Active

BrokerNot Active

Operating42 years

All Docket Numbers

MC169615

Cargo Transported

PassengersSchool Children

Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate (Pass. Business) Passenger Carrier

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.

Unsafe Driving

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Driver Fitness

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage2,090,000 miles

Mileage Year2023

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

69

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

69

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Total Crashes (24-mo)4

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Last Review11/06/2008

Insurance

Amount$5,000,000

Type91X

VerifiedFMCSA · 07/10/2026

CompanyMERCHANTS NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Policy #EXL0001496

Last checked09/08/2026

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet84 units

Drivers69

Mileage2,090,000 mi

Operating42 years

MCS-15009/2024

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)4

Fatal0

Injury2

Tow-Away2

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Driver Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Vehicle Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Last FMCSA Review: 11/06/2008 | Rated: 11/17/2008

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS

No roadside inspections on record.

Crashes

2024

3 crashes -

2025

1 crash ▼

2026

1 crash =

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Crash Records (5)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.

Date	Location	State	Fatal	Injuries	Tow	Vehicles	Weather	Road	Light
01/09/2026	WEST HAVEN	CT	0	2	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
09/09/2025	WEST HAVEN	CT	0	0	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
12/16/2024	ORANGE	CT	0	0	1	2	Rain	Wet	Daylight
11/15/2024	WEST HAVEN	CT	0	2	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
04/08/2024	WEST HAVEN	CT	0	1	0	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BSB10001	$5,000,000	10/12/2005	10/01/2006	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA	N10885486 004	$9,000,000	10/01/2018	10/01/2019	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA	N10885486 004	$9,000,000	10/01/2018	10/27/2019	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.	01-CA-048196402-1	$1,000,000	10/01/2017	10/01/2019	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA	N10885486 003	$9,000,000	10/01/2017	10/01/2018	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA	N10885486 002	$9,000,000	10/01/2016	10/01/2017	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.	01-CA-048196402-0	$1,000,000	10/01/2016	10/01/2017	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA	N10885486 001	$9,000,000	10/01/2015	10/01/2016	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNION INSURANCE CO.	CAA 5166538 AR	$1,000,000	10/01/2014	10/28/2016	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNION INSURANCE CO.	CAA 5166538 AR	$1,000,000	10/01/2014	10/01/2016	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	NORTH EAST INSURANCE COMPANY	NUGDN01778-11	$9,000,000	10/01/2013	10/01/2013	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	NORTH EAST INSURANCE COMPANY	NUGDN01778-11	$9,000,000	10/01/2013	11/29/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	018017689	$9,000,000	10/01/2013	10/01/2015	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.	BBG710005205	$1,000,000	10/01/2012	10/01/2014	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY	NUGDN01778-11	$9,000,000	10/01/2012	10/03/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	NORTH EAST INSURANCE COMPANY	NUGDN01778-11	$9,000,000	10/01/2011	10/04/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.	BBG710005204	$1,000,000	10/01/2011	10/01/2012	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	NORTH EAST INSURANCE COMPANY	NUGDN01778-11	$9,000,000	10/01/2011	10/01/2012	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY	71G8000104-091	$4,000,000	10/01/2009	10/01/2011	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY	71G8000104-091	$4,000,000	10/01/2009	10/30/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY	71G8000104-081	$4,000,000	10/01/2008	10/01/2009	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.	BBG710005201	$1,000,000	10/01/2008	10/01/2011	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.	BBG710005200	$1,000,000	10/01/2007	10/01/2008	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.	NXG402465A	$4,000,000	10/01/2007	10/01/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BSB100001-01	$5,000,000	10/01/2006	10/01/2007	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	XR11000037	$1,000,000	10/01/2004	10/12/2005	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION	60A2UB000156400	$9,000,000	10/01/2004	11/04/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	12ULP1264101	$9,000,000	10/01/2003	10/01/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY	KSPKG 00 751	$1,000,000	10/01/2003	10/01/2004	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	12ULP1264101	$9,000,000	10/01/2003	10/01/2004	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	CS2108994-3	$1,000,000	10/01/2002	05/27/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	CS2108994-1	$1,000,000	10/01/2001	10/01/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	CS2108994	$5,000,000	10/01/2000	08/01/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	CS2108994	$5,000,000	10/01/2000	10/01/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	CS2108994	$5,000,000	10/01/2000	10/01/2000	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	UM1-1201-297	$9,000,000	10/01/1999	10/17/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.	BA9347974	$1,000,000	10/01/1999	10/01/2000	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	UM1 925293	$9,000,000	10/01/1998	10/01/1999	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	298501152	$1,000,000	10/01/1997	10/01/1999	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	298501152	$1,000,000	10/01/1997	10/01/1997	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.	UMC1012093	$9,000,000	10/01/1997	10/01/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.	133 620932	$1,000,000	10/01/1994	10/01/1997	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.	553 017702 6	$4,000,000	10/01/1994	11/06/1997	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	CS2108994-3	$1,000,000	05/27/2003	05/27/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	CS2108994-3	$1,000,000	05/27/2003	10/01/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.	UMC1012093	$9,000,000	02/02/1998	10/01/1998	Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC169615	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	11/15/2007	-	-
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/28/1998	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/12/1998
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/11/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/18/2005
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/03/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/07/2011
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/30/2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/08/2019
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/07/2012	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/02/2012
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/06/2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/30/2016
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/06/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/03/2013
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/05/2017	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/10/2017
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/04/2018	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/05/2018
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/04/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/02/2008
MC169615	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	07/26/1984	REVOKED	01/27/1998
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/06/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/21/2004
MC169615	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/24/1989	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/25/1989
MC169615	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	02/18/1998	REVOKED	11/05/2007

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99/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown, from 100 to 99

99

Starts at 100−1 totalFinal 99

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)−1

Verification, 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

Insurance coverage and carrier are on file with FMCSA.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

What's lowering this score

-1

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)

Crash rate: 4 crash(es) across 84 vehicles (~0.05 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

Where this company lands, risk scales

Crash history (rate-adjusted)−1 of 28

0 pts · low risk−28 pts · high risk

Crash rate: 4 crash(es) across 84 vehicles (~0.05 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back, the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A, not required, never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty, we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark, for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference, the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers)	−10
Crashes, rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.

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