DS BUS LINES INC
370-unit passenger carrier based in Shawnee, KS. Current peer-cohort grade: A+ (excellent).
- USDOT
- 2871169
- MC
- MC962756
- Based
- Shawnee, KS
- Contact
- 3513228400 · awagenmaker@gobeacon.com
What this carrier is
DS BUS LINES INC is a large-fleet passenger carrier based in Shawnee, KS. Operating footprint: 370 power units, 628 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC962756 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. Public record indicates prior revoked authority under USDOT 2871169.
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: 34 motor carriers operating 367–373 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving 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 | 0 | 43.71 | 0.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 11.29 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.43 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 90.86 | 0.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.00 | — | n/a |
Against similarly sized 367–373-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 2871169: 143 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 13, 2026 in MO.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|
Crash record (3 yr): 17 reportable crashes , 8 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 3, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large 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+ (excellent) against 34 peer carriers operating 367–373 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 108 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 17 reportable crashes.
- Operates as a large-fleet passenger carrier running over-the-road lanes with 370 power units on file.
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