SCHOOL BUS INC
USDOT 514641 • DBA: SBI CHARTERS • 5100 W 8TH, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57107-0518
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-212291 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 1, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400019852 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CMB0000005996BN | ON FILE | Sep 9, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CMB0000005996BN | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA0000008784BD | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2023 | Sep 9, 2023 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA0000008784BD | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CMB0000005996BN | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2023 | Sep 9, 2023 |
| HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA0000008784BD | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA0000008784BD | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2021 | Sep 9, 2023 |
| HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA0000008784BD | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2021 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CMB0000005996BN | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2021 | Sep 9, 2023 |
| HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CMB0000005996BN | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2021 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PSN 0000390-03 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | WFCUM00097-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Excess | 96A2UB0000561-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PSN 0000390-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-692-855-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 48-692855-01 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 48-692855-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 4, 2015 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | BE00000078644E | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00000078647E | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Mar 20, 2010 |
| HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00000078647E | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | BE00000078644E | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Mar 4, 2011 |
| HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00000078647E | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00000078647E | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7220131423 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 18, 2001 | Dec 2, 2001 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7220131423 | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2001 | Oct 10, 2001 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7220131423 | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2001 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CK06304055 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1990 | Oct 18, 2001 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CK06304055. | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 1990 | Dec 2, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400019852 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA0000008784BD | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | CMB0000005996BN | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY | CMB0000005996BN | BIPD/Excess | Sep 10, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | CMB0000005996BN | BIPD/Excess | Sep 10, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY | BA0000008784BD | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA0000008784BD | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA0000008784BD | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2023 | Sep 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY | BA0000008784BD | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2023 | Sep 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | CMB0000005996BN | BIPD/Excess | Sep 9, 2023 | Sep 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | CMB0000005996BN | BIPD/Excess | Sep 9, 2023 | Sep 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | PSN 0000390-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | PSN 0000390-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | WFCUM00097-00 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 96A2UB0000561-00 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-692855-01 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 4, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-692855-01 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-692-855-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BE00000078644E | BIPD/Excess | Mar 4, 2011 | Mar 4, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BE00000078644E | BIPD/Excess | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00000078647E | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00000078647E | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2010 | Mar 20, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00000078647E | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00000078647E | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7220131423 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| NAMECHG | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7220131423 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2001 | Dec 2, 2001 |
| NAMECHG | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK06304055. | BIPD/Excess | Dec 2, 2001 | Dec 2, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK06304055 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2001 | Oct 18, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7220131423 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2001 | Oct 10, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-212291 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC212291 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2024 |
| MC212291 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2023 |
| MC212291 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 18, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC212291 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2015 |
| MC212291 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2011 |
| MC212291 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2002 |
| MC212291 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 27, 1990 | REVOKED | Jan 8, 2018 |
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 • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (7 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.207C-SLSB | Suspension - Leaf spring broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2025 | 84154691 | SIOUX FALLS SD | SD | Level 5 | IC BUS LLC SCHOOL BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 84154785 | SIOUX FALLS SD | SD | Level 5 | BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 84154572 | SIOUX FALLS SD | SD | Level 5 | BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS | 1 | 393.207C-SLSB | No |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 80399844 | SIOUX FALLS SD | SD | Level 1 | BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS | 4 | 391.41B10-MC, 393.78A-WS, 393.81-H | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79637222 | SIOUX FALLSSD | SD | Level 5 | THOMAS BUI BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79644322 | Roadside | SD | Level 5 | BLUB SCHOOL BUS | 1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79644323 | Roadside | SD | Level 5 | INTL SCHOOL BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79644324 | Roadside | SD | Level 5 | BLUB SCHOOL BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79644325 | Roadside | SD | Level 5 | INTL SCHOOL BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79637219 | SIOUX FALLSSD | SD | Level 5 | THOMAS BUI BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79637791 | SIOUX FALLSSD | SD | Level 5 | THOMAS BUI BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79637792 | SIOUX FALLSSD | SD | Level 5 | BLUE BIRD BUS | 1 | 393.9A-LHLI | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | W VALHALLA BLVD | ...324902 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Jan 14, 2026 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | S HOLBROOK AVE | ...319383 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Mar 13, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | S SYCAMORE AVE | ...809830 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Oct 28, 2024 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | S MARION RD | ...341266 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Sep 4, 2024 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | S BAHNSON AVE | ...338205 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Jan 20, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX CITY | MILITARY RD | ...313883 | SBI CHARTERS |
| Jan 10, 2024 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | W 26TH ST | ...328412 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Dec 13, 2023 | SD | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | S GARFIELD AVE | ...328408 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Oct 30, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | E 2ND ST | ...324903 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| May 26, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | S SERTOMA AVE | ...362084 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Dec 15, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | S DUNLAP AVE | ...140345 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Oct 3, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | VETERANS PKWY | ...328406 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Apr 22, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | E 14TH ST | ...324902 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Apr 7, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | S 5TH AVE | ...285489 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Mar 10, 2022 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | S MINNESOTA AVE | ...307964 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Mar 2, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | E 6TH ST | ...301018 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Feb 14, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | S MARION RD | ...307962 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Feb 11, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | N FRENCH AVE | ...328400 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Nov 9, 2021 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | E 36TH ST | ...328403 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Aug 4, 2021 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US HWY 14 W | ...026208 | SCHOOL BUS INC |
| Oct 26, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2019 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2018 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2018 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events