LUDOLPH BUS SERVICE INC
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Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — LUDOLPH BUS SERVICE INC (USDOT 115966) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000 Officer(s): MIKE LUDOLPH (Company officer); CHUCK LUDOLPH (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/115966/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=33561 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 31, 2007
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC127663ACTIVE
Inspections (24 months)
All 9 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
LUDOLPH BUS SERVICE INC is a corporation based in PIPESTONE, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 115966. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 31 power units and 6 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
LUDOLPH BUS SERVICE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 31 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Pipestone, MN. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 250% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MN (7 stops), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.45D-B (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 31 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 6 drivers; Motorcoach, Motor coac, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 33,561 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–47 power units (±50% of this carrier's 31 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Minnesota (MN) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Motorcoach | 5 | |
| Motor Coac | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 0.44 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87455972 | Mar 25, 2026 | MN | 5 | PIPESTONE MN |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 87455508 | Mar 25, 2026 | MN | 5 | PIPESTONE MN |
Motorcoach BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 84978532 | Jun 11, 2025 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-cloud-mn |
Motorcoach BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 84978303 | Jun 11, 2025 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-cloud-mn |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 83747481 | Jan 24, 2025 | MN | 5 | PIPESTONE MN |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 83677802 | Jan 16, 2025 | MN | 5 | PIPESTONE MN |
Motorcoach BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 83677156 | Jan 16, 2025 | MN | 5 | PIPESTONE MN |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 81313197 | Apr 2, 2024 | US | 5 | — |
Motorcoach BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 81290602 | Apr 2, 2024 | US | 5 | — |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MN0053070110 | Oct 27, 2005 | MN | 0 | 9 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN9494303958 | Dec 21, 1994 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 42-069433-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 28, 2008 | Dec 31, 2007 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157111 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Dec 31, 2007 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157111 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 29, 2004 | Jan 28, 2008 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA157111 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 22, 2003 | Dec 29, 2004 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA143744#2 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2002 | Dec 22, 2003 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 133482 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73 APN 107 365 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1997 | REPLACED |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87832850074 | BIPD/Excess | — | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878 3274 0071 | BIPD/Excess | — | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73 APN100752 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73AP141597 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 1994 | Dec 31, 1995 | CANCELLED |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-0354-0050 | BIPD/Excess | — | Dec 31, 1994 | Dec 31, 1995 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73AP 138919 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 1993 | Dec 31, 1994 | CANCELLED |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 866-0037 | BIPD/Excess | — | Dec 31, 1993 | Dec 31, 1994 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 20, 2023
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Feb 12, 2008
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Jan 28, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 29, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 22, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2002insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Dec 31, 1997insuranceCANCEL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 1996insuranceCANCEL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 1996insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Dec 31, 1995insuranceCANCEL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 1995insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Dec 31, 1994insuranceCANCEL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 1994insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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May 28, 1991
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Mar 1, 1983
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIPESTONE MN | MN | 5 | 0 |
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Docket MC127663
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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9 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify LUDOLPH BUS SERVICE INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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