LAKE CRYSTAL BUS SERVICE INC
USDOT 164254 • DBA: LAKE CRYSTAL COACHES • 59780 235TH STREET, MADISON LAKE, MN, 56063-4268
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-141144 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 6, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA171580 | ON FILE | Aug 4, 2023 | Sep 6, 2024 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA171580 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2020 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA171580 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2019 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA171580 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA171580 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2016 | Jul 15, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 1111584-00 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2011 | Mar 31, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0111584-00 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2010 | Mar 25, 2011 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA162526 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2009 | Mar 31, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA162526 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2009 | May 5, 2010 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAD 0608411-00 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2004 | Mar 31, 2009 |
| FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38862888 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2003 | Mar 31, 2004 |
| FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38862888 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2003 | Mar 31, 2003 |
| FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38862888 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2002 | Feb 23, 2003 |
| FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38862888 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2001 | Mar 31, 2002 |
| FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 38862888 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2001 | Mar 31, 2001 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 12 65 85 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 1994 | Apr 2, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA171580 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA171580 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA171580 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA171580 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA171580 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 1111584-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0111584-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2011 | Mar 25, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA162526 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2010 | May 5, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA162526 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2010 | Mar 31, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAD 0608411-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2009 | Mar 31, 2009 |
| CANCEL | FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | 38862888 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2004 | Mar 31, 2004 |
| CANCEL | FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | 38862888 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2003 | Mar 31, 2003 |
| CANCEL | FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | 38862888 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2003 | Feb 23, 2003 |
| CANCEL | FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | 38862888 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2002 | Mar 31, 2002 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 12 65 85 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2001 | Apr 2, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | 38862888 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2001 | Mar 31, 2001 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC141144 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2024 |
| MC141144 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2023 |
| MC141144 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC141144 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2020 |
| MC141144 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2019 |
| MC141144 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2019 |
| MC141144 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2004 |
| MC141144 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC141144 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC141144 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 26, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC141144 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 11, 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
3 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (3 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | 86249580 | WEST SAINT PAUL MN | MN | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 84213772 | MINNEAPOLIS MN | MN | Level 1 | MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 83460109 | BLAINE MN | MN | Level 1 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 83142979 | BRANSON MO | MO | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82743002 | MADISON LAKE MN | US | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82742993 | MADISON LAKE MN | US | Level 5 | MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82742997 | MADISON LAKE MN | US | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82742994 | MADISON LAKE MN | US | Level 5 | MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82742996 | MADISON LAKE MN | US | Level 5 | MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 80873051 | BLAINE | MN | Level 1 | MCIN MOTOR COACH | 2 | 393.45, 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Dec 27, 2023 | 80493895 | DULUTH | MN | Level 1 | MCIN MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 26, 2023 | 80468905 | UNKNOWN RD A02 BLA | MN | Level 1 | OTHR MOTOR COACH | 1 | 393.45(d) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANKATO | USTH 14 | ...044632 | LAKE CRYSTAL BUS SERVICE INC |
| Oct 14, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2009 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2007 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2000 | MN | FATAL | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records