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Carrier profile · USDOT 152296 · MC-145169 ·
Thielen Bus Lines Inc
0 power unitsavg 3.3 yrRegional · 6 statesREDWOOD FALLS, MN100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-145169 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
3.3Avg age (yr)
2017–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 52 inspections.No BASIC safety alertsNo FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.3 yr
Model years 2017–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
4 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
THIELEN BUS LINES INC (USDOT 152296) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 22, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 30 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 44 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 2, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 10, 2025 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THIELEN BUS LINES INC's USDOT number?
THIELEN BUS LINES INC's USDOT number is 152296, and its motor carrier number is MC-145169.
Is THIELEN BUS LINES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. THIELEN BUS LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THIELEN BUS LINES INC's safety record?
THIELEN BUS LINES INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 52 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THIELEN BUS LINES INC's fleet?
THIELEN BUS LINES INC operates 0 power units and 44 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THIELEN BUS LINES INC based?
THIELEN BUS LINES INC is based in REDWOOD FALLS, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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