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ALBERT LEA BUS CO INC
Albert Lea, MN
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 881362 · MC 77166643
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-77166643 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC77166643
Motor Carrier of Passengers · $5,000,000 required
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
881362
MC Number
MC-77166643
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 19, 2000
Annual Mileage
400,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
1407 Saint John Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ben Tweeten
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
6
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | MN | — | 6 | 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
MN4
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 71 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1GB6GUBG0H1233409 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8N1HB412356 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFC2RCUD0409 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | 0521000523 | AUSTIN MN | I | 6 | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8N1HB412356 |
MN SB90454 |
| 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-SLLFY | State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | 1762000059 | MINNEAPOLIS MN | I | — | — | BLOOMING PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL | School Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZABRFC2RCUD0409 |
MN BY90835 |
| April 8, 2025 | 0521000229 | ALBERT LEA MN | I | 2 | 2 | — | School Bus |
CHEVROLET |
1GB6GUBG0H1233409 |
MN SB86874 |
| 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. | |||||||||
| February 29, 2024 | 00YR012130 | ST. PAUL, MN | III | — | — | ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS - FAN BUS | School Bus |
THMS |
4UZABRFCXPCNP0600 |
MN BY89581 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BLOOMING PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL | 1 | April 16, 2025 |
| ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS - FAN BUS | 1 | February 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Pending Published to FMCSA Register | Motor Carrier of Passengers |
| October 26, 2026 | Pending Initial Status | Motor Carrier of Passengers |
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