NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC
USDOT 2918561 • DBA: AMERICAN STUDENT TRANSPORTATION • 11800 95TH AVE N, MAPLE GROVE, MN, 55369
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-983865 | REVOKED | Jan 21, 2020 | Jan 21, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-030254-00 | ON FILE | Jan 13, 2017 | Jan 13, 2020 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 51-033201-00 | ON FILE | Jan 13, 2017 | Jan 13, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-030254-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2020 | Jan 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-033201-00 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 13, 2020 | Jan 13, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-983865 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC983865 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 13, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC983865 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 28, 2017 | REVOKED | Jan 21, 2020 |
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
1 state • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 43 | 21 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 23 | 7 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROSEVILLE | HAMLINE AVE N | ...673725 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Jan 7, 2026 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROSEVILLE | COUNTY ROAD D W | ...159887 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Dec 18, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW BRIGHTON | 9TH AVE NW | ...673725 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Sep 9, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ARDEN HILLS | SB 35W @ MOUNDS VIEW BLVD | ...361455 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Sep 2, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CHAMPLIN | USTH 169 AT HAYDEN LK RD | ...106949 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Apr 17, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAPLE GROVE | MAPLE GROVE PKWY | ...617824 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Mar 11, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRIDLEY | MAIN ST NE | ...105232 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Dec 17, 2024 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ANDOVER | CROSSTOWN BLVD NW | ...186841 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Oct 30, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK RIVER | SB USTH 169 | ...105232 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKLYN CENTER | 65TH AVE | ...395878 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Oct 7, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSEVILLE | CLEVELAND AVE N | ...006711 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Aug 6, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COON RAPIDS | Silverod St NW | ...411553 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| May 1, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSEVILLE | NB ISTH 35W at MNTH 36 | ...411555 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKLYN CENTER | Quail Ave | ...105235 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Nov 30, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAPLE GROVE | CSAH 81 | ...070710 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Oct 25, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAPLE GROVE | CO Rd 81 to 93rd Ave | ...569489 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Jul 31, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BROOKLYN CENTER | Regent Ave | ...132169 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Jul 21, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 6 | BROOKLYN CENTER | 68th Ave | ...070707 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| May 24, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKLYN CENTER | 57th Ave | ...722947 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Apr 15, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MINNEAPOLIS | 7th St N | ...411555 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKLYN PARK | 85th Ave N | ...198083 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Oct 25, 2022 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BROOKLYN PARK | 85TH AVE N | ...262312 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Jan 21, 2022 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ROSEVILLE | County Road D | ...044319 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| Dec 16, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKLYN CENTER | Humboldt Ave N | ...569486 | AMERICAN STUDENT TRANSPORTATION |
| Dec 6, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | Logan Ave S | ...105235 | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN-2023-0012-US1689 | Dec 23, 2022 | 382.201; 382.215 | $30,820 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events