John T Cyr & Sons INC
Old Town, ME
DBA: CYR BUS LINES
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
231
Power Units
167
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
JOHN T CYR & SONS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Old Town, ME, they operate a fleet of 231 power units with 30 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and 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, John T Cyr & Sons INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Coach | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| School Bus 9-15 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| School Bus 16+ | 184 | 0 | 0 | 184 |
| Van 1-8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Van 9-15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
John T Cyr & Sons INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 30
MCS-150 Mileage: 3,430,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
167
Total Drivers
30
CDL Drivers
30
Interstate Drivers
137
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by JOHN T CYR & SONS INC
30 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 20, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Motor Coach Industries, Prevost. Equipment breakdown: 25 BUS, 5 MOTOR COACH. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BUS | 25 | 83% |
| MOTOR COACH | 5 | 17% |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 12 | 40% |
| Motor Coach Industries | 9 | 30% |
| Prevost | 7 | 23% |
| Thms | 1 | 3% |
| Preo | 1 | 3% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 980136 | ME | Mcin BUS | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 980137 | ME | Mcin BUS | 3 | May 2026 |
| 10451 | ME | Thms BUS | 2 | May 2026 |
| 9636 | ME | Thms BUS | 2 | May 2026 |
| 12566 | ME | Thms BUS | 2 | May 2026 |
| 11150 | ME | Thms BUS | 2 | May 2026 |
| 11147 | ME | Thms BUS | 1 | May 2026 |
| 755CBA | ME | Thms BUS | 1 | May 2026 |
| 797CBA | ME | Thms BUS | 1 | May 2026 |
| 783CBA | ME | Thms BUS | 1 | May 2026 |
| 980026 | ME | Preo MOTOR COACH | 4 | May 2026 |
| 980106 | ME | Preo BUS | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| 980062 | ME | Preo BUS | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 980141 | ME | Preo BUS | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 980032 | ME | Preo BUS | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 9129058 | ME | MCI MOTOR COACH | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 11147 | ME | Thms BUS | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 11946 | ME | Thms BUS | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 9644 | ME | Thms BUS | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 12199 | ME | Thms BUS | 1 | Apr 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 30)
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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
58
Inspections
24 months
33
Violations
Total found
7
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-11.7%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 1 | 1 |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 1 | 1 |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 1 | 1 |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 2 | 1 |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | ME | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 58 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.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$5 Million
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | BA158536 | $5 Million | 04/09/2005 |
View Insurance History (6 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA12 49 73 | 04/09/1992 | 05/13/1997 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA154218 | 04/09/2003 | 04/09/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SCAF 181882 | 04/09/2002 | 04/09/2003 | TERM/REPL | |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AHP 529 26 46 | 04/09/2001 | 04/09/2002 | CANCEL | |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | ABP 534 00 02 | 04/09/1997 | 04/09/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA12 49 73 | 04/09/1992 | 04/09/1997 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
6
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
9
Injuries
5
Tow-Aways
6 FMCSA-recordable · 6 state-recordable
Of 6 reported crashes: 1 in adverse weather · 3 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | ME | Bangor, ME | 3 | 0 | 3 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/04/2026 | ME | BANGOR, ME | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Slush · Daylight |
| 02/24/2026 | ME | FARMINGDALE, ME | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Slush · Daylight |
| 12/08/2025 | ME | OLD TOWN, ME | 2 | 0 | 4 | No | Bus (16+ seats) | Snow · Snow · Daylight |
| 07/03/2025 | ME | BANGOR, ME | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (16+ seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/02/2024 | ME | FARMINGDALE, ME | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Bus (9–15 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 →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does JOHN T CYR & SONS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, JOHN T CYR & SONS INC is inferred to operate: Sprinter Van and Passenger.
Is JOHN T CYR & SONS INC's authority currently active?
JOHN T CYR & SONS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has JOHN T CYR & SONS INC been in business?
JOHN T CYR & SONS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is JOHN T CYR & SONS INC located?
JOHN T CYR & SONS INC is physically located at 153 GILMAN FALLS AVE, OLD TOWN, ME 04468.
Roadside Inspection History 58 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
JOHN T CYR & SONS INC has been inspected 58 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in ME, NJ, MA. Out of these, 6 inspections (about 10%) 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 393.93A-SBA — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-20 | NJ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | NJ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | ME | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 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
19 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for JOHN T CYR & SONS INC, of which 3 (16%) 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 | 19 | 3 |
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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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: 43
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