Bemidji Bus Lines Safety Record

DOT# 511432 · Bemidji, MN 56601 · 2187515311

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Bemidji Bus Lines (DOT# 511432) in Bemidji, Minnesota has 30 inspections on record with 2 violations and a 3.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

30 Inspections
3.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
27 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 3.3%
Carrier: 3.3% (1 of 30) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 30) National: 6.4%
72% OOS rate better than 72% of carriers in Minnesota
35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Minnesota

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

2 total violations across 30 inspections
1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (50%)
Vehicle Maintenance
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 2 states: MN, US
Level 1: 1 (3%) Level 2: 1 (3%) Level 3: 1 (3%) Level 5: 27 (90%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 MN 5 1 0
03/18/2026 MN 5 0 0
03/18/2026 MN 5 0 0
03/18/2026 MN 5 0 0
03/18/2026 MN 5 0 0
03/18/2026 MN 5 0 0
03/18/2026 MN 5 0 0
03/18/2026 MN 5 0 0
03/18/2026 MN 5 0 0
03/18/2026 MN 5 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC207692
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Lancer Insurance Company $5,000 03/27/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 27
Drivers 42
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 02/03/1993
MCS-150 Filed 20250121 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 547,990
Address 1507 Naylor Drive Se, Bemidji, MN 56601