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MINNESOTA MOTOR BUS INC
Fairmont, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 209770 · MC 764429
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-764429 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Lancer Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
21 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 5 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on November 12, 2012 (New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC764429
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BA171161
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
209770
MC Number
MC-764429
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
June 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 17, 1982
Authority Granted
March 29, 2012
Annual Mileage
53,293 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
1115 East 1st Street, Fairmont, MN 56031
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Hey
Cargo Types
PassengersOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | MN | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 17, 2026 | MN | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN14
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 28 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Van Hool Tourist Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2TC18B1B2044697 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Blue Bird BB Conventional | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BAKGCSH3JF342804 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 1672003583 | MINNEAPOLIS MN | I | — | — | MARTIN COUNTY WEST SCHOOLS | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2TC18B1B2044697 |
MN PRZ0765 |
| February 18, 2026 | 0521000663 | MADELIA MN | I | 8 | — | — | School Bus |
BLUE BIRD |
1BAKGCSH3JF342804 |
MN SB86291 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | OOSState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | OOSState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | OOSState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | OOSState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | OOSState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFY | State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | 0395000643 | FAIRMONT MN | V | — | — | CARRIER | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2TC18B1B2044697 |
MN PRZ0765 |
| August 15, 2025 | 1667000593 | FAIRMONT MN | V | — | — | CARRIER | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2TC18B1B2044697 |
MN PRZ0765 |
| April 12, 2024 | 1667000002 | FAIRMONT MN | I | — | — | CARRIER | School Bus |
I C CORPOR |
4DRBUC8N4HB656339 |
MN SB88975 |
| April 12, 2024 | 0521000004 | FAIRMONT MN | I | — | — | — | School Bus |
INTERNATIO |
4DRBUC8N2H656338 |
MN SB88974 |
| April 12, 2024 | 0521000005 | FAIRMONT MN | I | — | — | — | School Bus |
INTERNATIO |
4DRBUC8N8HB412354 |
MN SB91482 |
| April 12, 2024 | 1667000007 | FAIRMONT MN | III | — | — | — | School Bus |
INTERNATIO |
4DRBUC8N1PB377395 |
MN SB92390 |
| April 12, 2024 | 1667000006 | FAIRMONT MN | I | 4 | — | — | School Bus |
BLUE BIRD |
1BAKGCPHXGF319473 |
MN SB82781 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| April 12, 2024 | 1667000004 | FAIRMONT MN | I | 3 | — | CARRIER | School Bus |
BLUE BIRD |
1BAKGCSH3JF342804 |
MN SB86291 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MARTIN COUNTY WEST SCHOOLS | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 2, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 29, 2012 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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