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O'dowd Bus Company
School bus · Montville, NJ · Legal name: A R Van Riper Jr Inc
USDOT 213891MC 1029301Passenger authority active
Fleet reported to FMCSA
School busesOwned, term-leased or trip-leased
25Active FMCSA passenger authority
From the FMCSA company census, checked Oct 25, 2026. Fleet counts are self-reported by the carrier. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER before you book. How we verify
Company details
Legal nameA R Van Riper Jr Inc
LocationMontville, NJ 07045
Phone on record(973) 334-2881
OperationIntrastate
FMCSA passenger authority (MC)MC 1029301 — Active
Safety ratingNot rated (most carriers are unrated)
Drivers26
Registered with USDOTJun 10, 1982 (44.4 yrs)
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Before you hire O'dowd Bus Company
- Ask whether drivers hold a CDL with school bus (S) and passenger (P) endorsements and pass drug and alcohol testing.
- Ask about the age of the fleet and the state school bus inspection record.
- For trips across state lines, check that the company has active FMCSA passenger authority.
- Confirm insurance limits and who is responsible for chaperones and stops.
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