Ds Bus South LLC
Crowley, LA
Ds Bus South LLC is an active motor carrier based in Crowley, LA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3170714 and MC 118148. It reports 20 power units and 20 drivers. No roadside inspections are on record for the last 24 months.
- USDOT
- 3170714
- MC
- 118148
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Based in
- Crowley, LA
- Power units
- 20
- Drivers
- 20
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 10
- Vehicle OOS rate
- —
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
20
Power Units
20
Drivers
FMCSA since 2018 (8 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: April 2027 (set by USDOT 3170714's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed December 26, 2024.
- Registered with FMCSA in August 2018, about 8 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 310,000 fleet miles in 2023, about 15,500 miles per power unit.
- No roadside inspections in the last 24 months. That is common for new, small or local carriers, but it also means there is no out-of-service rate to judge. Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm active authority before tendering a load.
- 215 other USDOT registrations list Crowley, LA as their physical address.
Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Bus 16+ | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Ds Bus South LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 310,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
20
Total Drivers
20
Intrastate Drivers
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$5 Million
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | MWTB 316653 | $5 Million | 10/07/2022 |
View Insurance History (1 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | YPP 3307871-00 | 08/13/2018 | 10/07/2022 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
10
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
17
Injuries
9
Tow-Aways
10 FMCSA-recordable · 10 state-recordable
Of 10 reported crashes: 2 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | LA | RURAL, LA | 2 | 0 | 7 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/23/2026 | LA | RURAL, LA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/15/2025 | LA | RURAL, LA | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/09/2025 | LA | CROWLEY, LA | 2 | 0 | 4 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/10/2025 | LA | PORT ALLEN, LA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/05/2025 | LA | CROWLEY, LA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/19/2025 | LA | RURAL, LA | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/02/2025 | LA | RURAL, LA | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/12/2025 | LA | BATON ROUGE, LA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 11/06/2024 | LA | ST. GABRIEL, LA | 4 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | Fog · Dry · Dawn |
Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does DS BUS SOUTH LLC operate?
There is not enough FMCSA cargo or fleet data available to determine the specific equipment types operated by DS BUS SOUTH LLC.
Is DS BUS SOUTH LLC's authority currently active?
DS BUS SOUTH LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Ds Bus South LLC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: April 2027 (set by USDOT 3170714's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed December 26, 2024.
What is Ds Bus South LLC's safety record?
It reports 20 power units and 20 drivers. No roadside inspections are on record for the last 24 months.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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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.
FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASIC Scores
Not available — insufficient inspection data
FMCSA recorded 0 roadside inspections for this carrier in the 24-month SMS window, so no BASIC percentiles can be computed. This is not a safety rating, positive or negative.
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