Sureway School Buses LLC
Los Angeles, CA
Profile data updated Jul 10, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
8
Power Units
8
Drivers
FMCSA since 2026 (0 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2026. Based in Los Angeles, CA, they operate a fleet of 8 power units with 7 CDL drivers. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Passenger.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Sureway School Buses LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Bus 16+ | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Sureway School Buses LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 7
MCS-150 Mileage: 125,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
8
Total Drivers
7
CDL Drivers
8
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC
6 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 15, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Thomas Built, Blue Bird. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL BUS | 6 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built | 3 | 50% |
| Blue Bird | 3 | 50% |
License plates on file (6 shown)
Recent active vehicles (6 shown)
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
Excellent
Clean safety record
O Trucking Safety Grade
9
Inspections
24 months
4
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
FMCSA rates drivers on level 1, 2, 3 and 6 inspections; this carrier has none in the current window, so no rate can be calculated.
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2026 | CA | Vehicle Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/03/2026 | CA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/03/2026 | CA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/15/2026 | CA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/25/2026 | CA | Vehicle Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/25/2026 | CA | Vehicle Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/13/2026 | CA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/13/2026 | CA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/13/2026 | CA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
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.
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC is inferred to operate: Passenger.
Is SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC's authority currently active?
SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC been in business?
SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2026, making their authority approximately 6 months old.
Where is SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC located?
SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC is physically located at 1147 W 92ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90044-3303.
Roadside Inspection History 9 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC has been inspected 9 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEQP — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | CA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | CA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | CA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-15 | CA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-25 | CA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-25 | CA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-13 | CA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-13 | CA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-13 | CA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 4 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
2 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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.
Carrier History & Continuity
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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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.
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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: C · Total inspections in 24-mo window: 6
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