Apple Bus Company
Cleveland, MO
Profile data updated Jul 2, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1,412
Power Units
1,370
Drivers
FMCSA since 2002 (23 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
APPLE BUS COMPANY is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2002. Based in Cleveland, MO, they operate a fleet of 1,412 power units with 1,200 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Sprinter Van and Passenger.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Apple Bus Company operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Bus 9-15 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
| School Bus 16+ | 1,109 | 0 | 0 | 1,109 |
| Van 1-8 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 103 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Apple Bus Company is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1,200
MCS-150 Mileage: 17,244,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
1,370
Total Drivers
1,200
CDL Drivers
1,370
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by APPLE BUS COMPANY
147 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 5, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Ic Bus, Chevrolet. Equipment breakdown: 93 SCHOOL BUS, 54 BUS. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL BUS | 93 | 63% |
| BUS | 54 | 37% |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 94 | 64% |
| Ic Bus | 37 | 25% |
| Chevrolet | 12 | 8% |
| Thomas Built | 2 | 1% |
| Thom | 1 | 1% |
| Blue Bird | 1 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47ACE9M | AL | Thms BUS | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 47ACE7U | AL | Internatio SCHOOL BUS | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 47ACE82 | AL | Thomas Bui SCHOOL BUS | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0BP | AL | Thms SCHOOL BUS | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 47ACE8C | AL | Thomas Bui SCHOOL BUS | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 47ACE87 | AL | Thomas Bui SCHOOL BUS | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0B1 | AL | Thomas Bui SCHOOL BUS | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0AN | AL | Chevrolet BUS | 7 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0BW | AL | Chevrolet BUS | 6 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0C4 | AL | GMC BUS | 5 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0B0 | AL | Chevrolet BUS | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0AC | AL | Thomas Bui SCHOOL BUS | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 47ACEAB | AL | Thomas Bui SCHOOL BUS | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 47ACE8R | AL | Thomas Bui SCHOOL BUS | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0BR | AL | Chevrolet SCHOOL BUS | 6 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0C5 | AL | Chevrolet SCHOOL BUS | 5 | Mar 2026 |
| 47ACE88 | AL | Thms BUS | 5 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0B4 | AL | International BUS | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0BA | AL | Thms BUS | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 47AR0A9 | AL | Thomas Bui SCHOOL BUS | 3 | Mar 2026 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: AL (91) · TX (29) · MO (27)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 147)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
230
Inspections
24 months
16
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.5%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | AL | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | AL | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | AL | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | AL | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | AL | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | AL | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | AL | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/04/2026 | AL | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/04/2026 | AL | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/04/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/04/2026 | AL | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/04/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/04/2026 | AL | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/04/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/02/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 230 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
18
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
18
Injuries
12
Tow-Aways
18 FMCSA-recordable · 17 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 | MO | KANSAS CITY, MO | 3 | 1 | 2 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/23/2026 | MO | MOSCOW MILLS, MO | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/22/2026 | MO | KANSAS CITY, MO | 1 | 0 | 1 | No | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/20/2026 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/15/2025 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 5 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/10/2025 | MO | ST LOUIS, MO | 2 | 0 | 2 | No | Bus (9–15 seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/05/2025 | MO | SPRINGFIELD, MO | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Bus (9–15 seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/02/2025 | NE | Not Reported, NE | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (9–15 seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/22/2025 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/22/2025 | MO | ST LOUIS, MO | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/13/2025 | MO | ST JOSEPH, MO | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/10/2025 | MO | EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (9–15 seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/10/2024 | LA | NEW ORLEANS, LA | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Bus (16+ seats) | Daylight |
| 10/08/2024 | MO | ST LOUIS, MO | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Bus (9–15 seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/08/2024 | KS | KS | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/07/2024 | MO | ST LOUIS, MO | 3 | 0 | 2 | No | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/10/2024 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/05/2024 | LA | NEW ORLEANS, LA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does APPLE BUS COMPANY operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, APPLE BUS COMPANY is inferred to operate: Sprinter Van and Passenger.
Is APPLE BUS COMPANY's authority currently active?
APPLE BUS COMPANY currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has APPLE BUS COMPANY been in business?
APPLE BUS COMPANY has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2002, making their authority approximately 23 years, 9 months old.
Where is APPLE BUS COMPANY located?
APPLE BUS COMPANY is physically located at 230 EAST MAIN, CLEVELAND, MO 64734.
Roadside Inspection History 230 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
APPLE BUS COMPANY has been inspected 230 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in AL, MO, TX. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 2%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 396.3A1 (Inadequate brake — failure to maintain) — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | AL | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | AL | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | AL | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | AL | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | AL | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | AL | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | AL | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-04 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-04 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-04 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-04 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-04 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-04 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-04 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
16 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for APPLE BUS COMPANY, of which 5 (31%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Successor Entities
1 carrier list this DOT number as a prior revoked authority in FMCSA's public database — verify directly with FMCSA for current status.
Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (4)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASIC Scores
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System assigns percentile scores (0–100) across seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower percentiles indicate better safety performance compared to similar carriers. Data from FMCSA SMS public dataset, refreshed monthly.
Unsafe Driving
Hours-of-Service
Driver Fitness
Controlled Substances
Vehicle Maintenance
How to read these scores: Percentile rankings compare this carrier against similar carriers (by fleet size and operation type). A score of 25 means this carrier is safer than 75% of peers in that category. A score of 85 means only 15% of peers performed worse. FMCSA flags a BASIC as "alert" when the carrier exceeds intervention thresholds — these warrant direct verification with FMCSA.
Source: FMCSA Safety Measurement System → · Pass class: AB · Total inspections in 24-mo window: 247
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