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Carrier profile · USDOT 2918561 · MC-983865 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Northstar Bus Lines LLC
DBA AMERICAN STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
0 power unitsavg 11.5 yrLocal · 1 statesMAPLE GROVE, MN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-983865 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.5Avg age (yr)
2004–2024 · vPIC
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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 10 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 50 inspections.No BASIC safety alertsNo FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
14 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.5 yr
Model years 2004–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC (USDOT 2918561) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 13, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 20 vehicle-level and 29 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 225 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 20, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 31, 2023 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC's USDOT number?
NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC's USDOT number is 2918561, and its motor carrier number is MC-983865.
Is NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC's safety record?
NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 50 roadside inspections, with 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC's fleet?
NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC operates 0 power units and 225 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC based?
NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC is based in MAPLE GROVE, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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