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OLYMPIA TRAILS BUS CO INC dba NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS
DOT 6280 · MC 138146 · Carrier
Report DateAugust 18, 2026
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✅No major red flags found
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Company Information
Legal NameOLYMPIA TRAILS BUS CO INC
Registered Since06/01/1974
DBA / Trade NameNEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address349 FIRST STREET, ELIZABETH, NJ, 07206
Phone908-313-6372
Email on Filejim.rutherford@coachusa.com
Company OfficersNEWEL SCOON, JAMES RUTHERFORD
MCS-150 Filed11/25/2024
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 filed within the last 2 years — company appears active
Authority held for 52.3 years
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC138146
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Bond / InsurerGREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy / Bond #RAD9437652-11
Insurance & Bond Filings
TypeCompanyPolicy #CoverageEffectiveStatus
91X GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY RAD9437652-11 $5,000,000 08/01/2024 Active
BIPD/Primary GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY RAD9438004 $5,000,000 03/01/2023 Replaced 08/01/2024
BIPD/Primary MOMENTUM RISK RETENTION GROUP INC RRG26224872-22 $5,000,000 08/01/2022 Replaced 03/01/2023
BIPD/Primary MOMENTUM RISK RETENTION GROUP INC RRG26622872-19 $5,000,000 10/01/2019 Replaced 08/01/2022
BIPD/Primary GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY RAD943765206 $5,000,000 08/01/2019 Replaced 10/01/2019
BIPD/Primary GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY RAD9437652 $5,000,000 05/01/2018 Replaced 08/01/2019
BIPD/Primary GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY RAD943765204 $5,000,000 05/01/2017 Replaced 05/01/2018
BIPD/Primary GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY RAD943765203 $5,000,000 05/01/2016 Replaced 05/01/2017
BIPD/Primary GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY RAD943765202 $5,000,000 05/01/2015 Replaced 05/01/2016
BIPD/Primary GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY RAD943765201 $5,000,000 05/01/2014 Replaced 05/01/2015
BIPD/Primary GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY RAD9437652 $5,000,000 05/01/2013 Replaced 05/01/2014
BIPD/Primary THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT HC2ECAP476M532012 $5,000,000 05/01/2012 Replaced 05/01/2013
BIPD/Primary THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT HC2ECAP476M532012 $5,000,000 05/01/2012 Cancelled 05/30/2013
BIPD/Primary THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT HC2ECAP476M5320TCT11 $5,000,000 05/01/2011 Replaced 05/01/2012
BIPD/Primary THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT HC2ECAP476M5320TCT11 $5,000,000 05/01/2011 Replaced 05/01/2011
BIPD/Primary DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D007A00154 $5,000,000 05/01/2010 Replaced 05/01/2011
BIPD/Primary DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D007A00135 $5,000,000 05/01/2009 Replaced 05/01/2010
BIPD/Primary DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D007A00114 $5,000,000 05/01/2008 Replaced 05/01/2009
BIPD/Primary DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D007A00093 $5,000,000 05/01/2007 Replaced 05/01/2008
BIPD/Primary DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D007A00093 $5,000,000 05/01/2007 Replaced 05/01/2007
BIPD/Primary DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D007A00005 $5,000,000 05/01/2004 Replaced 05/01/2007
BIPD/Primary UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. D004A00109 $5,000,000 05/01/2003 Replaced 05/01/2004
BIPD/Primary UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. D004A00109 $5,000,000 05/01/2003 Cancelled 05/28/2004
BIPD/Excess NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA BE7392046 $5,000,000 05/01/2002 Cancelled 08/09/2003
BIPD/Primary UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. D004A00041 $5,000,000 05/01/2002 Replaced 05/01/2003
BIPD/Primary UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. D004A00041 $5,000,000 05/01/2002 Cancelled 06/02/2003
BIPD/Primary UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. D004A00001 $5,000,000 05/16/2001 Replaced 05/01/2002
BIPD/Primary UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. D004A00001 $5,000,000 05/01/2001 Cancelled 07/11/2001
BIPD/Primary UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. DRE2795800 $5,000,000 04/01/2000 Replaced 05/01/2001
BIPD/Excess NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA BE 7014152 $5,000,000 05/16/1999 Cancelled 08/09/2003
BIPD/Primary PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. ISA H07407701 $5,000,000 05/16/1999 Replaced 04/01/2000
BIPD/Primary PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. ISA H 073 236 08 $5,000,000 09/28/1998 Cancelled 06/20/1999
BIPD/Excess NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA BE3572149 $5,000,000 11/24/1997 Cancelled 01/10/1999
BIPD/Primary LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY CA10291905 $5,000,000 11/24/1997 Replaced 09/28/1998
BIPD/Primary LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY CA10291905 $5,000,000 11/24/1997 Cancelled 11/24/1998
BIPD/Primary THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA TBA 7142549RA $5,000,000 11/24/1992 Cancelled 01/01/1998
Fleet & Safety
Power Units15
Drivers17
Annual Mileage520,000 mi
Safety RatingNone on file
Cargo Carried

Passengers

US Inspections (24 months)
InspectionsOut of ServiceOut of Service %
0 0 0%
US Crashes (24 months)
FatalInjuryTowTotal
0 0 0 0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is OLYMPIA TRAILS BUS CO INC authorized to operate?

OLYMPIA TRAILS BUS CO INC (DOT 6280, MC 138146) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: No major red flags found.

Is OLYMPIA TRAILS BUS CO INC safe to book a load with?

FMCSA has not issued a formal safety rating for this carrier — most carriers never get one, so check the flags above instead. This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.

What is OLYMPIA TRAILS BUS CO INC's DOT number?

OLYMPIA TRAILS BUS CO INC's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 6280, MC 138146.

How do I contact OLYMPIA TRAILS BUS CO INC?

The phone number on file with FMCSA is 908-313-6372.

Data sourced from FMCSA. Report generated August 18, 2026. Informational only — always verify directly with FMCSA.  ·  ← Run another lookup