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LYNX BUS SERVICE INC

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Company CheckLYNX BUS SERVICE INC · DOT 499373

387 BROAD AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ, 07657

DOT# 499373 MC# 255961 Ridgefield, New Jersey 33 years

MOTOR CARRIER

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3

Power Units

3

Drivers

0

Crashes (24-Month)

Not reported

Insurance

Not Rated

Safety Rating

0

Inspections

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Company Information

Legal NameLYNX BUS SERVICE INC

DOT Number499373

MC Number255961

Entity TypeMotor Carrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationRidgefield, New Jersey

Added09/28/1992

MCS-15004/28/2025

Contact Details

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Physical Address387 BROAD AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ, 07657

Mailing Address387 BROAD AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ, 07657

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationC - Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

DocketMC255961

CommonInactive

ContractNot Active

BrokerNot Active

Operating33 years

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire 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 Mileage1 miles

Mileage Year2023

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

3

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

3

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Safety Summary

Safety RatingNot Rated

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeMotor Carrier

Fleet3 units

Drivers3

Mileage1 mi

Operating33 years

MCS-15004/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away0

Driver Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Vehicle Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC	PC19091815	$5,000,000	12/06/2019	04/20/2020	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	1452684	$4,000,000	11/14/2004	03/18/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC	PC21110037	$5,000,000	11/02/2021	08/02/2022	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC	PC20102353	$5,000,000	10/29/2020	10/29/2021	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PALISADES INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.	CPP AJ121	$5,000,000	10/29/1996	03/05/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	NKA 0111894	$5,000,000	10/29/1994	10/29/1996	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	09/30/2013	03/31/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	09/30/2013	09/30/2013	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	09/30/2013	03/31/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	09/30/2013	09/30/2013	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	09/30/2013	03/31/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	09/30/2013	11/02/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	09/30/2013	09/30/2013	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC	PC19091815	$5,000,000	09/27/2019	12/06/2019	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ONYX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC - RRG	OIC-NJ-0001329-02	$5,000,000	09/27/2018	09/27/2019	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ONYX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC - RRG	OIC-NJ-0001329	$5,000,000	09/27/2017	06/29/2018	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC	PC1604232	$5,000,000	09/27/2016	09/27/2017	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	061844597	$4,000,000	08/25/2009	08/25/2010	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	0087349	$4,000,000	08/25/2007	08/17/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	7383305	$4,000,000	08/25/2006	08/25/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	08/23/2010	08/16/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	08/23/2010	08/16/2010	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	5578923	$4,000,000	08/17/2008	08/25/2009	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	08/16/2012	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	09/13/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION	60A2FF000067200	$4,000,000	08/16/2012	09/30/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	07/13/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	09/30/2013	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	10/12/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	08/16/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	09/30/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	08/16/2012	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	08/16/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	08/16/2012	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	08/16/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	08/16/2012	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2012	08/16/2012	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	08/16/2011	08/16/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	08/16/2011	08/16/2011	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	08/16/2011	08/16/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	08/16/2010	08/10/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2010	08/23/2010	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2010	08/16/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$4,000,000	08/16/2010	08/16/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2010	08/16/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$1,000,000	08/16/2010	08/16/2010	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150000214	$5,000,000	08/16/2010	08/16/2011	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC	PC21110037	$5,000,000	08/02/2022	11/02/2022	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARI INSURANCE COMPANY	CA29013394	$1,000,000	07/16/2010	08/16/2010	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARI INSURANCE COMPANY	CA29013394	$1,000,000	07/16/2009	07/16/2010	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARI INSURANCE COMPANY	CA29013394	$1,000,000	07/16/2008	07/16/2009	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.	AL 9798656	$1,000,000	07/16/2006	07/16/2006	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARI INSURANCE COMPANY	CA29013394	$1,000,000	07/16/2006	06/20/2008	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.	AL 9798656	$1,000,000	07/16/2006	08/16/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.	CA 979-86-56	$1,000,000	07/16/2005	07/16/2005	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.	9798656	$1,000,000	07/16/2005	07/16/2006	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.	CA 979-86-56	$1,000,000	07/16/2005	01/29/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.	CA 979-8656	$1,000,000	07/16/2004	07/16/2005	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC	PC1604232	$5,000,000	07/06/2016	09/27/2016	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ONYX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC - RRG	OIC-NJ-0001329	$5,000,000	06/29/2018	09/27/2018	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.	1337261004	$1,000,000	06/20/2008	07/16/2008	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.	1337261004	$1,000,000	06/20/2008	08/08/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC	PC19091815	$5,000,000	05/15/2020	09/27/2020	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	4261347	$4,000,000	04/22/2004	11/14/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	CNJ 000 6996134-4	$1,000,000	04/22/2004	08/19/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY	IXG389037	$3,500,000	04/22/2003	04/22/2004	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC	PC19091815	$5,000,000	04/20/2020	05/15/2020	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY	EX000001961-01	$4,000,000	04/20/2005	03/18/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	CNJ0005529196-6	$5,000,000	04/19/2016	06/27/2016	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	CNJ0005529196-6	$5,000,000	04/19/2016	04/05/2016	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC	PC1604232	$5,000,000	04/05/2016	07/06/2016	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC	PC1604232	$5,000,000	04/05/2016	04/19/2016	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY	153000042	$5,000,000	03/31/2015	03/31/2016	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150005515	$1,000,000	03/31/2014	03/31/2014	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150005515	$1,000,000	03/31/2014	05/07/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150005515	$1,000,000	03/31/2014	03/31/2015	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY	NXS0000927	$4,000,000	03/31/2014	03/31/2015	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150005515	$1,000,000	03/31/2014	03/31/2014	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	150005515	$1,000,000	03/31/2014	03/31/2015	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY	AR3460195	$4,000,000	03/18/2006	08/25/2006	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY	EX000001961-01	$4,000,000	03/18/2005	04/20/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY	23A03700607	$1,500,000	03/05/2004	04/22/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	4261079	$4,000,000	03/05/2003	04/07/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY	NLH0003451	$1,000,000	03/05/2003	03/05/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY	NLH0001118	$1,500,000	03/05/2002	03/05/2002	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY	NLH0001118	$1,500,000	03/05/2002	03/05/2002	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY	NLH0001118	$1,500,000	03/05/2002	03/05/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY	NLH0001118	$1,500,000	03/05/2002	03/05/2002	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	1152374	$3,500,000	03/05/2002	03/05/2003	Replaced

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC255961	PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON	GRANTED	12/03/2003	REVOKED	05/17/2004
MC255961	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	11/20/1992	REVOKED	05/17/2004
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/12/2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/22/2019
MC255961	PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON	REINSTATED	11/06/2020	REVOKED	11/08/2022
MC255961	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	11/06/2020	REVOKED	11/08/2022
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/29/1994	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/22/1994
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/18/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/10/2004
MC255961	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	10/13/2004	REVOKED	10/05/2020
MC255961	PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON	REINSTATED	10/13/2004	REVOKED	10/05/2020
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/04/2021	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/02/2021
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/13/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/01/2013
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/03/2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/01/2019
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/31/2017	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/28/2017
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/31/2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/26/2016
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/19/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/13/2013
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/09/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/15/2011
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/30/2007	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/21/2007
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/29/2010	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/24/2010
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/29/2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/25/2009
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/22/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/15/2013
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/21/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/21/2008
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/20/2012	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/17/2012
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/20/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/24/2006
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/14/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/17/2008
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/21/2010	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/16/2010
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/19/2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/16/2009
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/17/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/26/2013
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/04/2018	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/27/2018
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/10/2014	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/21/2014
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/24/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/19/2005
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/19/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/19/2004
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/04/2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/06/2016
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/04/2015	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/01/2015
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/04/2014	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/01/2014
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/27/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/24/2004
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/22/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/14/2005
MC255961	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/03/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/04/2006

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100/100

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

100, no deductions

Clean record, the bar stays full at 100.

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

Active for-hire authority on file, FMCSA requires insurance to keep it active.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

No Unsatisfactory rating on file.

What's lowering this score

Clean record, no deductions. This carrier starts and stays at 100.

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.