Winkle Bus Company Inc
USDOT 49069MC-169615USDOT activeAuthority active· Orange, CT
Winkle Bus Company Inc (USDOT 49069) runs 84 power units and 69 drivers based in Orange, CT, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of passengers under MC-169615. The earliest grant on file is from July 1984, 42 years, 3 months ago. $4,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Merchants National Insurance Company.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-169615 | Motor carrier of passengers | Active | $5,000,000 liability | $5,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Jul 26, 1984 (42 years, 3 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Republic -Franklin Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2019 | — |
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Merchants National Insurance Company | $4,000,000 | Oct 1, 2019 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2019 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 30, 2019 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 5, 2018 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 4, 2018 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 10, 2017 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 5, 2017 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 30, 2016 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 6, 2016 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 3, 2013 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 6, 2013 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 2, 2012 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 7, 2012 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 7, 2011 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 3, 2011 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 2, 2008 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 4, 2008 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 15, 2007 | MC-169615 | Reinstated · motor carrier of passengers |
| Nov 5, 2007 | MC-169615 | Revoked · motor carrier of passengers |
| Oct 18, 2005 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 11, 2005 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 16, 2004 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 6, 2004 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 6, 1998 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 28, 1998 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 18, 1998 | MC-169615 | Reinstated · motor carrier of passengers |
| Jan 22, 1998 | MC-169615 | Revoked · motor carrier of passengers |
| Apr 25, 1989 | MC-169615 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 24, 1989 | MC-169615 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 26, 1984 | MC-169615 | Granted · motor carrier of passengers |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-169615 | Common | Oct 1, 2007 | Nov 5, 2007 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-169615 | Common | Dec 4, 1997 | Nov 6, 1997 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 49069 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-169615 |
| Legal name | Winkle Bus Company Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Private property, Private passenger, business, Private passenger, non-business, Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Orange, Connecticut 06477 |
| USDOT added | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Nov 17, 2008 |
Fleet
| Power units | 84 |
|---|---|
| Buses | 84 |
| Drivers | 69 · 63 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 2,090,000 · 2023 |
Cargo carried
Passengers, school children
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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