HARLOW'S BUS SERVICE INC
USDOT 321336 • 1021 S 23RD STREET, BISMARCK, ND, 58504-6808
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-162811 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APB003441 | ON FILE | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 3, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | DDX 0352130-00 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 26, 2017 |
Insurance History (37 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 151801 0928663 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 151701 0928663 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0352130-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0352130-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 26, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0138160-03 | REPLACED | May 16, 2012 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7200612652 | REPLACED | Aug 23, 2011 | May 16, 2012 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0138160-02 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2011 | Aug 23, 2011 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | DDX 0138160-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2011 | May 16, 2012 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0138160-00 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2009 | Apr 16, 2011 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APS014044 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2008 | Apr 16, 2009 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APS005474 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2007 | Apr 16, 2008 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN331661 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2006 | Apr 16, 2007 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3373-0095 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2005 | Apr 16, 2006 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN331563 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2005 | Apr 16, 2006 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3371-0085 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2004 | Apr 16, 2005 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN218197 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2004 | Apr 16, 2005 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN218173 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2003 | Apr 16, 2004 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3369-0080 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2003 | Apr 16, 2004 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN188525 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2002 | Apr 16, 2003 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3364-0129 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2002 | Apr 16, 2003 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN158066 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2001 | Apr 16, 2002 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 87833550062 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2001 | Apr 16, 2002 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 87833420103 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2000 | Apr 16, 2001 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN142669 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2000 | Apr 16, 2001 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3327-0104 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1999 | Apr 16, 2000 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70AP 365303 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1999 | Apr 16, 2000 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3302-0099 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1998 | Apr 16, 1999 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70 AP 363 284 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1998 | Apr 16, 1999 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 87832850126 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1997 | Apr 16, 1998 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 87832850126 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 1997 | Apr 16, 1997 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70 BP 361 333 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1997 | Apr 16, 1998 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3274-0168 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1996 | Apr 16, 1997 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70 AP 355910 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1996 | Apr 16, 1997 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-0354-0158 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1995 | Apr 16, 1996 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70AP348670 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1995 | Apr 16, 1996 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 866-8001-0145 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1994 | Apr 16, 1995 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70 AP 341733 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1994 | Apr 16, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APB003441 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2020 | Oct 3, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 151801 0928663 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 151701 0928663 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | DDX 0352130-00 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 26, 2017 | Oct 26, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0352130-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2017 | Oct 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0352130-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0138160-03 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7200612652 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2012 | May 16, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | DDX 0138160-00 | BIPD/Excess | May 16, 2012 | May 16, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0138160-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2011 | Aug 23, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0138160-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2011 | Apr 16, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APS014044 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2009 | Apr 16, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APS005474 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2008 | Apr 16, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN331661 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2007 | Apr 16, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3373-0095 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 2006 | Apr 16, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN331563 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2006 | Apr 16, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3371-0085 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 2005 | Apr 16, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN218197 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2005 | Apr 16, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3369-0080 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 2004 | Apr 16, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN218173 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2004 | Apr 16, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3364-0129 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 2003 | Apr 16, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN188525 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2003 | Apr 16, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87833550062 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 2002 | Apr 16, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN158066 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2002 | Apr 16, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87833420103 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 2001 | Apr 16, 2001 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN142669 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2001 | Apr 16, 2001 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3327-0104 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 2000 | Apr 16, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70AP 365303 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2000 | Apr 16, 2000 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3302-0099 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 1999 | Apr 16, 1999 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 AP 363 284 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 1999 | Apr 16, 1999 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 BP 361 333 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 1998 | Apr 16, 1998 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87832850126 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 1998 | Apr 16, 1998 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3274-0168 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 1997 | Apr 16, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 AP 355910 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 1997 | Apr 16, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87832850126 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 1997 | Apr 16, 1997 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-0354-0158 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 1996 | Apr 16, 1996 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70AP348670 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 1996 | Apr 16, 1996 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 866-8001-0145 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 16, 1995 | Apr 16, 1995 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 AP 341733 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 1995 | Apr 16, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-162811 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC162811 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 28, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC162811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2020 |
| MC162811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2019 |
| MC162811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2018 |
| MC162811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2009 |
| MC162811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2008 |
| MC162811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2007 |
| MC162811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2006 |
| MC162811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2005 |
| MC162811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2004 |
| MC162811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC162811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 16, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC162811 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 12, 1983 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC162811 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 14, 1983 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC162811 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 1982 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2023 |
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 • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEND | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87404671 | BISMARCK ND | ND | Level 5 | PREVOST MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87404639 | BISMARCK ND | ND | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC MOTOR COACH | 2 | 393.47E, 393.53BMAN | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87404625 | BISMARCK ND | ND | Level 5 | VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH | 1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87404413 | BISMARCK ND | ND | Level 5 | PREVOST MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87404411 | BISMARCK ND | ND | Level 5 | PREVOST MOTOR COACH | 1 | 393.62-BEND | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87404843 | BISMARCK ND | US | Level 5 | PREVOST MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87404844 | BISMARCK ND | US | Level 5 | PREVOST MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87404853 | BISMARCK ND | US | Level 5 | PREVOST MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 83596647 | MAPLETON ND | ND | Level 3 | PREVOST BUS | 1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | JAMESTOWN | — | ...044816 | HARLOW'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Sep 23, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANDAN | — | ...271357 | HARLOW'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Apr 14, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAYNE | 400 E 8TH ST / 23.0' W OF WINDOM ST / | ...711902 | HARLOW'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Nov 12, 2021 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | ...044761 | HARLOW'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Oct 14, 2020 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2020 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2019 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2018 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2018 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2018 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2017 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2016 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2016 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2013 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2011 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2010 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2010 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2008 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2007 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND-2022-0038-US1308 | Dec 28, 2022 | 383.37(a) | $4,550 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
66 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 66 events