Cavalier Coaches Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Owatonna, MN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buses (16+) | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 18 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 18 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 88% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 59% | 90% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | MN | MOTOR COACH | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | MN | MOTOR COACH | 2 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | MO | MOTOR COACH | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | IA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1.61 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
Where they run
Inspected in 3 states. Top state IA accounts for 66% of activity. Activity outside home state (MN): 68%.
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2025 |
| MN |
| MOTOR COACH |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | MN | MOTOR COACH | 0 | 0 |
| May 22, 2025 | IA | BUS | 0 | 0 |
| May 22, 2025 | IA | BUS | 0 | 0 |
| May 22, 2025 | IA | BUS | 0 | 0 |
| May 21, 2025 | IA | BUS | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 14, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 14, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 39362BENM | Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 39362BEND | Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message) | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 39362BEMEI | Buses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open close and/or secure as designed). | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 3963A1BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | — |