THIELEN BUS LINES INC
USDOT 152296 • 220 W 11TH ST, REDWOOD FALLS, MN, 56283-2004
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-145169 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 152001 0756551 | ON FILE | Apr 22, 2020 | Apr 22, 2021 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3371-0091 | ON FILE | Apr 22, 2004 | Apr 22, 2005 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151901 0756551 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2019 | Apr 22, 2020 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151801 0756551 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2018 | Apr 22, 2019 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151701 0756551 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2017 | Apr 22, 2018 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151601 0756551 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2016 | Apr 22, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0700786-00 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 22, 2016 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA159589 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2010 | May 28, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA159589 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2010 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA159589 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2005 | Apr 27, 2010 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APN251622 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2004 | Apr 22, 2005 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APN217942 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2003 | Apr 22, 2004 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3369-0138 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2003 | Apr 22, 2004 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 87833640139 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2002 | Apr 22, 2003 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APN200079 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2002 | Apr 22, 2003 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 87833550096 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2001 | Apr 22, 2002 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APN161496 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2001 | Apr 22, 2002 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 87833420120 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2000 | Apr 22, 2001 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APN147227 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2000 | Apr 22, 2001 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 87833270120 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1999 | Apr 22, 2000 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APN139298 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1999 | Apr 22, 2000 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73 APN 125 165 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1998 | Apr 22, 1999 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3302-0134 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1998 | Apr 22, 1999 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3285-0158 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1997 | Apr 22, 1998 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73 APN113256 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1997 | Apr 22, 1998 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3274-0183 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1996 | Apr 22, 1997 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73 APN103796 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1996 | Apr 22, 1997 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 06AP103104 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1988 | Jan 25, 1989 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 55280012554 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1988 | Jan 11, 1989 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 152001 0756551 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151901 0756551 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2020 | Apr 22, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151801 0756551 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2019 | Apr 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151701 0756551 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2018 | Apr 22, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151601 0756551 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2017 | Apr 22, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0700786-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2016 | Apr 22, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159589 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2014 | May 28, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159589 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159589 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2010 | Apr 27, 2010 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3371-0091 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 22, 2005 | Apr 22, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APN251622 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2005 | Apr 22, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APN217942 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2004 | Apr 22, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3369-0138 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 22, 2004 | Apr 22, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87833640139 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 22, 2003 | Apr 22, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APN200079 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2003 | Apr 22, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87833550096 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 22, 2002 | Apr 22, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APN161496 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2002 | Apr 22, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APN147227 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2001 | Apr 22, 2001 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87833420120 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 22, 2001 | Apr 22, 2001 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87833270120 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 22, 2000 | Apr 22, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APN139298 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2000 | Apr 22, 2000 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3302-0134 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 22, 1999 | Apr 22, 1999 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73 APN 125 165 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 1999 | Apr 22, 1999 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3285-0158 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 22, 1998 | Apr 22, 1998 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73 APN113256 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 1998 | Apr 22, 1998 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3274-0183 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 22, 1997 | Apr 22, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73 APN103796 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 1997 | Apr 22, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 06AP103104 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 1989 | Jan 25, 1989 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 55280012554 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 11, 1989 | Jan 11, 1989 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-145169 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC145169 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC145169 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2021 |
| MC145169 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2020 |
| MC145169 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2019 |
| MC145169 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2018 |
| MC145169 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2017 |
| MC145169 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2005 |
| MC145169 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2004 |
| MC145169 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 19, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC145169 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 3, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC145169 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 22, 1979 | — | 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
5 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (49 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2013 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN-2022-0056-US1083 | Sep 12, 2022 | 382.305(b)(2) | $4,820 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events