LUDOLPH BUS SERVICE INC
USDOT 115966 • 810 4TH ST NW, PIPESTONE, MN, 56164
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-127663 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 42-069433-00 | ON FILE | Jan 28, 2008 | Dec 31, 2007 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 87832850074 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1997 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157111 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2004 | Jan 28, 2008 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA157111 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2003 | Dec 29, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA143744#2 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2002 | Dec 22, 2003 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 133482 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 2002 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73 APN 107 365 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1997 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878 3274 0071 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73 APN100752 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-0354-0050 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1994 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73AP141597 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1994 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73AP 138919 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1993 | Dec 31, 1994 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 866-0037 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1993 | Dec 31, 1994 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157111 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2008 | Jan 28, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 42-069433-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2007 | Dec 31, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157111 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2004 | Dec 29, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA143744#2 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2003 | Dec 22, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 133482 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2002 | Dec 31, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73 APN 107 365 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87832850074 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878 3274 0071 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73 APN100752 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-0354-0050 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73AP141597 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 866-0037 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 31, 1994 | Dec 31, 1994 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73AP 138919 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1994 | Dec 31, 1994 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC127663 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC127663 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2008 |
| MC127663 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC127663 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 1, 1983 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (1 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87455508 | PIPESTONE MN | MN | Level 5 | MOTORCOACH BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87455972 | PIPESTONE MN | MN | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 84978532 | ST. CLOUD MN | MN | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 84978303 | ST. CLOUD MN | MN | Level 3 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 83747481 | PIPESTONE MN | MN | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 83677802 | PIPESTONE MN | MN | Level 5 | MOTORCOACH BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 83677156 | PIPESTONE MN | MN | Level 5 | MOTORCOACH BUS | 1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 81290602 | Roadside | US | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 81313197 | Roadside | US | Level 5 | MOTORCOACH BUS | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2005 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 1994 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records