LAKE CRYSTAL BUS SERVICE INC

USDOT 164254 • DBA: LAKE CRYSTAL COACHES • 59780 235TH STREET, MADISON LAKE, MN, 56063-4268

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
164,254
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5072433282
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
137,571
Physical Address
59780 235TH STREET, MADISON LAKE, MN, 56063-4268
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 4, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-141144ACTIVEUnknownSep 6, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA171580ON FILEAug 4, 2023Sep 6, 2024

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA171580CANCELLEDOct 27, 2020Aug 4, 2023
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA171580CANCELLEDDec 11, 2019Oct 27, 2020
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA171580CANCELLEDJul 15, 2019Dec 11, 2019
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA171580CANCELLEDMar 31, 2016Jul 15, 2019
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAR 1111584-00REPLACEDMar 25, 2011Mar 31, 2016
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAR 0111584-00REPLACEDMar 31, 2010Mar 25, 2011
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA162526REPLACEDMar 31, 2009Mar 31, 2010
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA162526CANCELLEDMar 31, 2009May 5, 2010
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAD 0608411-00REPLACEDMar 31, 2004Mar 31, 2009
FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary38862888CANCELLEDMar 31, 2003Mar 31, 2004
FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary38862888CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2003Mar 31, 2003
FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary38862888CANCELLEDMar 31, 2002Feb 23, 2003
FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary38862888CANCELLEDMar 31, 2001Mar 31, 2002
FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary38862888REPLACEDMar 31, 2001Mar 31, 2001
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA 12 65 85CANCELLEDMar 31, 1994Apr 2, 2001

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA171580BIPD/PrimarySep 6, 2024Sep 6, 2024
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA171580BIPD/PrimaryAug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA171580BIPD/PrimaryOct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA171580BIPD/PrimaryDec 11, 2019Dec 11, 2019
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA171580BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 2019Jul 15, 2019
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAR 1111584-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2016Mar 31, 2016
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAR 0111584-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2011Mar 25, 2011
TERM/CANCLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA162526BIPD/PrimaryMay 5, 2010May 5, 2010
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA162526BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2010Mar 31, 2010
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAD 0608411-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2009Mar 31, 2009
CANCELFAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY38862888BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2004Mar 31, 2004
CANCELFAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY38862888BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2003Mar 31, 2003
CANCELFAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY38862888BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2003Feb 23, 2003
CANCELFAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY38862888BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2002Mar 31, 2002
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA 12 65 85BIPD/PrimaryApr 2, 2001Apr 2, 2001
TERM/REPLFAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY38862888BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2001Mar 31, 2001

Authority Action History (11 events)

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Authority Action History (11 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC141144COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 12, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 6, 2024
MC141144COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 10, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 19, 2023
MC141144COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 12, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2023
MC141144COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 30, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 23, 2020
MC141144COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 14, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 10, 2019
MC141144COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 18, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 16, 2019
MC141144COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 4, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 1, 2004
MC141144COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 31, 1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC141144COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 31, 1991DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC141144MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 26, 1990Unknown
MC141144MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 11, 1983Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
12
Violations
3
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
5
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 12 of 12 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states12 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (3 violations from 12 inspections)

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Violation Summary (3 violations from 12 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.25vs nat'l 1.80
-1.55 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

9 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-092025-10
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
11
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 26, 2021MNTOW00MANKATOUSTH 14...044632LAKE CRYSTAL BUS SERVICE INC
Oct 14, 2018MNTOW00
May 7, 2009MNINJURY01
Sep 9, 2008MNTOW00
May 1, 2007MNINJURY02
Dec 26, 2000MNFATAL18

Compliance Timeline

23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 6, 2024
Authority
Sep 6, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 4, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 26, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 27, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 11, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 15, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 14, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 31, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 5, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 7, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 31, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 9, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 1, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 31, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2002
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 2, 2001
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2001
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 26, 2000
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 8 injuries

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