MINNESOTA MOTOR BUS INC
USDOT 209770 • 1115 EAST 1ST STREET, FAIRMONT, MN, 56031
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-764429 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA171161 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SPA 3600325-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2013 | Jan 22, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SPA 3600325-00 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2015 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA163570 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA163570 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2011 | Jan 27, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA171161 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SPA 3600325-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2016 | Jan 22, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SPA 3600325-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA163570 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2014 | Jan 27, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA163570 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC764429 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2025 |
| MC764429 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC764429 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2014 |
| MC764429 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 29, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2012 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Nov 26, 2012 |
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 • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 5 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.62(e) | Windshield wipers inoperative | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BENM | Windshield wipers inoperative | 2 | 2 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (20 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | TENHASSEN | 180TH AVE | ...342804 | MINNESOTA MOTOR BUS INC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FAIRMONT | State St | ...FW4760 | MINNESOTA MOTOR BUS INC |
| Feb 23, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FAIRMONT | Chestnut St | ...412354 | MINNESOTA MOTOR BUS INC |
| Feb 25, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FAIRMONT | 200th Ave | ...522139 | MINNESOTA MOTOR BUS INC |
| Sep 15, 2003 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 23 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN-2024-0007-US1836 | Feb 27, 2024 | 391.51(b)(7); 396.17(a) | $6,750 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records