SCHOOL BUS INC

USDOT 514641 • DBA: SBI CHARTERS • 5100 W 8TH, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57107-0518

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
514,641
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6053346644
Power Units (MCS-150)
130
Drivers (MCS-150)
137
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,246,991
Physical Address
5100 W 8TH, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57107-0518
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
2 active
Latest: Jul 1, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-212291ACTIVEUnknownJul 1, 2024

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryAU202400019852ON FILEJul 1, 2024Jul 1, 2025
HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB0000005996BNON FILESep 9, 2023Sep 10, 2023

Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB0000005996BNCANCELLEDSep 9, 2023Jul 1, 2024
HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA0000008784BDREPLACEDSep 9, 2023Sep 9, 2023
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA0000008784BDCANCELLEDSep 9, 2023Jul 1, 2024
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB0000005996BNREPLACEDSep 9, 2023Sep 9, 2023
HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA0000008784BDCANCELLEDSep 9, 2023Sep 10, 2023
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA0000008784BDREPLACEDFeb 1, 2021Sep 9, 2023
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA0000008784BDCANCELLEDFeb 1, 2021Sep 10, 2023
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB0000005996BNREPLACEDFeb 1, 2021Sep 9, 2023
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB0000005996BNCANCELLEDFeb 1, 2021Sep 10, 2023
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPSN 0000390-03REPLACEDJan 1, 2018Feb 1, 2021
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessWFCUM00097-00CANCELLEDJan 1, 2016Jan 1, 2018
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess96A2UB0000561-00REPLACEDFeb 1, 2015Jan 1, 2016
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPSN 0000390-00REPLACEDFeb 1, 2015Jan 1, 2018
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary48-692-855-00REPLACEDFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2015
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Excess48-692855-01REPLACEDFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2015
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Excess48-692855-01CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2011Feb 4, 2015
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/ExcessBE00000078644EREPLACEDFeb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2011
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA00000078647ECANCELLEDFeb 1, 2010Mar 20, 2010
HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA00000078647EREPLACEDFeb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2010
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/ExcessBE00000078644ECANCELLEDFeb 1, 2010Mar 4, 2011
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA00000078647EREPLACEDFeb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2011
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA00000078647EREPLACEDFeb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2010
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryACP BA 7220131423NAME CHANGEDOct 18, 2001Dec 2, 2001
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryACP BA 7220131423REPLACEDOct 10, 2001Oct 10, 2001
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryACP BA 7220131423REPLACEDOct 10, 2001Feb 1, 2010
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCK06304055REPLACEDJan 1, 1990Oct 18, 2001
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/ExcessCK06304055.NAME CHANGEDJan 1, 1990Dec 2, 2001

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.AU202400019852BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025
CANCELHARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYBA0000008784BDBIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2024Jul 1, 2024
CANCELHARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYCMB0000005996BNBIPD/ExcessJul 1, 2024Jul 1, 2024
CANCELHARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANYCMB0000005996BNBIPD/ExcessSep 10, 2023Sep 10, 2023
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYCMB0000005996BNBIPD/ExcessSep 10, 2023Sep 10, 2023
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANYBA0000008784BDBIPD/PrimarySep 10, 2023Sep 10, 2023
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBA0000008784BDBIPD/PrimarySep 10, 2023Sep 10, 2023
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBA0000008784BDBIPD/PrimarySep 9, 2023Sep 9, 2023
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANYBA0000008784BDBIPD/PrimarySep 9, 2023Sep 9, 2023
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANYCMB0000005996BNBIPD/ExcessSep 9, 2023Sep 9, 2023
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYCMB0000005996BNBIPD/ExcessSep 9, 2023Sep 9, 2023
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPSN 0000390-03BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPSN 0000390-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018
CANCELPRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYWFCUM00097-00BIPD/ExcessJan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018
TERM/REPLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION96A2UB0000561-00BIPD/ExcessJan 1, 2016Jan 1, 2016
TERM/CANCLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY48-692855-01BIPD/ExcessFeb 4, 2015Feb 4, 2015
TERM/REPLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY48-692855-01BIPD/ExcessFeb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2015
TERM/REPLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY48-692-855-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2015
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BE00000078644EBIPD/ExcessMar 4, 2011Mar 4, 2011
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BE00000078644EBIPD/ExcessFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2011
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBA00000078647EBIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2011
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBA00000078647EBIPD/PrimaryMar 20, 2010Mar 20, 2010
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANYBA00000078647EBIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2010
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANYBA00000078647EBIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2010
TERM/REPLNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPACP BA 7220131423BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2010
NAMECHGNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPACP BA 7220131423BIPD/PrimaryDec 2, 2001Dec 2, 2001
NAMECHGST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CK06304055.BIPD/ExcessDec 2, 2001Dec 2, 2001
TERM/REPLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CK06304055BIPD/PrimaryOct 18, 2001Oct 18, 2001
TERM/REPLNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPACP BA 7220131423BIPD/PrimaryOct 10, 2001Oct 10, 2001

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-212291INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC212291COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 4, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 1, 2024
MC212291COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 2, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 16, 2023
MC212291MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 18, 2018Unknown
MC212291COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 8, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 30, 2015
MC212291COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 7, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2011
MC212291COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 31, 2001DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 24, 2002
MC212291MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 27, 1990REVOKEDJan 8, 2018

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
7
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
8.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
130
Drivers (MCS-150)
137
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 12 of 12 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state12 inspections

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Violation Summary (7 violations from 12 inspections)

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Violation Summary (7 violations from 12 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.207C-SLSBSuspension - Leaf spring broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
8.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
0.58vs nat'l 1.80
-1.22 below avg

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)

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

3 total · 0.0% OOS
2025-032025-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 16, 2026SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSW VALHALLA BLVD...324902SCHOOL BUS INC
Jan 14, 2026SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSS HOLBROOK AVE...319383SCHOOL BUS INC
Mar 13, 2025SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSS SYCAMORE AVE...809830SCHOOL BUS INC
Oct 28, 2024SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSS MARION RD...341266SCHOOL BUS INC
Sep 4, 2024SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSS BAHNSON AVE...338205SCHOOL BUS INC
Jan 20, 2024IATOW00SIOUX CITYMILITARY RD...313883SBI CHARTERS
Jan 10, 2024SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSW 26TH ST...328412SCHOOL BUS INC
Dec 13, 2023SDFATAL10SIOUX FALLSS GARFIELD AVE...328408SCHOOL BUS INC
Oct 30, 2023SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSE 2ND ST...324903SCHOOL BUS INC
May 26, 2023SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSS SERTOMA AVE...362084SCHOOL BUS INC
Dec 15, 2022SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSS DUNLAP AVE...140345SCHOOL BUS INC
Oct 3, 2022SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSVETERANS PKWY...328406SCHOOL BUS INC
Apr 22, 2022SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSE 14TH ST...324902SCHOOL BUS INC
Apr 7, 2022SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSS 5TH AVE...285489SCHOOL BUS INC
Mar 10, 2022SDINJURY01RURALS MINNESOTA AVE...307964SCHOOL BUS INC
Mar 2, 2022SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSE 6TH ST...301018SCHOOL BUS INC
Feb 14, 2022SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSS MARION RD...307962SCHOOL BUS INC
Feb 11, 2022SDTOW00RURALN FRENCH AVE...328400SCHOOL BUS INC
Nov 9, 2021SDTOW00SIOUX FALLSE 36TH ST...328403SCHOOL BUS INC
Aug 4, 2021SDTOW00RURALUS HWY 14 W...026208SCHOOL BUS INC
Oct 26, 2020SDTOW00
Sep 3, 2020SDTOW00
Mar 13, 2019SDTOW00
Oct 23, 2018SDTOW00
Apr 17, 2018SDTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 16, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 14, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 13, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 28, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 4, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2024
Authority
Jul 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jan 20, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 10, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 13, 2023
Crash
Fatal crash in SD
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Oct 30, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Sep 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Sep 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 9, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 9, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 9, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Sep 9, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
May 26, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 15, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 3, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 22, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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