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Carrier profile · USDOT 152296 · MC-145169 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
THIELEN BUS LINES INC
0 power unitsavg 3.3 yrRegional · 5 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 · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
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 49 inspections.No BASIC safety alertsNo FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor 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.
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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 refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 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 as of Jul 18, 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 refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 31 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 44 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 2, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 10, 2025 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 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?
As of Jul 18, 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 49 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 5 states.
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