Merced, CA · Motorcoach, minibus, school bus

Via Adventures Inc

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At a glance

Federal records, checked Nov 1, 2026 · 1 day ago
Allowed to operateLicensed for charters across state lines

Federal registration and for-hire operating authority are both active.

InsuranceInsured for $5 million

That meets the federal minimum for buses with 16 or more seats.

SafetySafer than average

Vehicles were put out of service in 0% of inspections, against 22% nationally. Federal rating: Satisfactory.

CrashesNobody hurt in two years

1 crash in the last 24 months, minor enough that only a tow was needed.

FleetCan move large groups

The company reports 40 motorcoaches, 1 more bus with 16 or more seats, and 2 school buses.

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Vehicles

Full-size motorcoaches of about 56 seats, a minibus of 20 to 33 seats, and school buses. 34 of its vehicles turned up on federal records in the last 24 months.

Seen on inspections and crash reports, last 24 monthsFMCSA · read from each VIN
31
MotorcoachesAbout 56 seats

Volvo Bxxr (2011–2017), Motor Coach Industries D4505 (2013, 2014), Prevost H3 Passenger Coach (2017, 2023, 2024), Prevost H3 Coach (2011, 2015), Van Hool Tourist Coach (2011, 2014, 2015).

1
Minibus20 to 33 seats, set by the body builder

Ford E-450 cutaway (2017).

2
School busesUp to 72 students, about 48 adults

Blue Bird All American / All Canada (2017), Chevrolet Express cutaway (2008).

Reported by the companyAug 4, 2025: 40 motorcoaches, 1 bus with 16 or more seats, and 2 school buses with 16 or more seats. 41 drivers, all with a commercial license.

Why the numbers differ: only vehicles that met an inspector or a crash report appear on the records. California inspects every bus yard about once a year, so most of a California company’s buses show up.

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Safety record

Better than average · 100 inspections and 1 crash in 24 months
Vehicles put out of service
This company0%National average22%
0 of 93 vehicle inspections. The bus stays off the road until fixed. Lower is better.
Drivers put out of service
This company0%National average7%
0 of 25 driver inspections. Lower is better.
Inspections100 inspections: California 82, Arizona 15, Nevada 2, Utah 1FMCSA · 24 mo to Nov 1, 2026
Found on vehicles3 issues, all maintenance: light out (twice), wipers or washers not workingFMCSA · 24 mo to Nov 1, 2026
Found on driversNoneFMCSA · 24 mo to Nov 1, 2026
Crashes1, towed away, nobody hurt: May 31, 2025 in Los AngelesFMCSA · 24 mo to Nov 1, 2026
Earlier crashes12 between 2007 and 2022, five with injuriesFMCSA
National averagesShare of all U.S. roadside inspections, trucks and buses alike, that ended out of serviceFMCSA national rates

Licenses and insurance

All active · $5 million liability on file
USDOT number399298, active, issued Jul 5, 1990FMCSA · Nov 1, 2026
Interstate authorityMC-227998, active. Authority to carry passengers for hire across state linesFMCSA · Nov 1, 2026
OperatesInterstate: trips may cross state linesFMCSA · Nov 1, 2026
Federal safety ratingSatisfactory, rated Oct 8, 2024. The best of three gradesFMCSA · Nov 1, 2026
Out-of-service ordersNone, everFMCSA · Nov 1, 2026
Liability insurance$5,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage, primaryFMCSA filing
InsurerLancer Insurance Company, effective Feb 1, 2023FMCSA filing
Federal minimum$5,000,000 for vehicles with 16 or more seats. Meets it49 CFR 387.33

Company record

Registered 1990 · 41 drivers
Base300 Grogan Ave, Merced, CA 95341 (Merced County)FMCSA · Nov 1, 2026
Drivers41, all with a commercial licenseReported Aug 4, 2025
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