SUTTON BUS & TRUCK CO INC
69-unit passenger carrier based in Wilmington, DE. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1080531
- MC
- MC449020
- Based
- Wilmington, DE
- Contact
- 3029957444 · suttonbus@comcast.net
What this carrier is
SUTTON BUS & TRUCK CO INC is a mid-sized-fleet passenger carrier based in Wilmington, DE. Operating footprint: 69 power units, 65 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC449020 authority. FMCSA lists Passengers as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jul 17, 2013).
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 289 motor carriers operating 69 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 31.17 | 3.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 12.68 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 5.24 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 95.94 | 2.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.95 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 69-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1080531: 117 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 6, 2026 in DE.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 |
| Total violations | 4 |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Sep 19, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with passengers on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 289 peer carriers operating 69 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 65 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 4 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet passenger carrier running regional lanes with 69 power units on file.
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