THIELEN BUS LINES INC

DOT 152296 MC 145169 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
49 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 2.04% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
35 units

Drivers: 44

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

220 W 11TH ST, REDWOOD FALLS, MN, 56283-2004

Phone Number

(507) 637-3600

Mailing Address

220 W 11TH ST, REDWOOD FALLS, MN, 56283-2004

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(507) 637-5993

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
47 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-06-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-04-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-04-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-04-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-04-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-04-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-04-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-04-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1996-06-19 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1983-03-03 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1979-06-22 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2021-04-22 BIPD/Primary BA174640 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2020-04-22 BIPD/Primary 152001 0756551 $5,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2021-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-04-22 BIPD/Primary 151901 0756551 $5,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2020-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-04-22 BIPD/Primary 151801 0756551 $5,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2019-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-04-22 BIPD/Primary 151701 0756551 $5,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2018-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-04-22 BIPD/Primary 151601 0756551 $5,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2017-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-04-22 BIPD/Primary CAR 0700786-00 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2016-04-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-04-27 BIPD/Primary BA159589 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-05-28 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-04-22 BIPD/Primary BA159589 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-04-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-04-22 BIPD/Primary 73APN251622 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2005-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-04-22 BIPD/Excess 878-3371-0091 $5,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-04-22 BIPD/Primary 73APN217942 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2004-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-04-22 BIPD/Excess 878-3369-0138 $5,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2004-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-04-22 BIPD/Primary 73APN200079 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2003-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-04-22 BIPD/Excess 87833640139 $5,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-04-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-04-22 BIPD/Primary 73APN161496 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2002-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-04-22 BIPD/Excess 87833550096 $5,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-04-22 BIPD/Primary 73APN147227 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2001-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-04-22 BIPD/Excess 87833420120 $5,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-04-22 BIPD/Primary 73APN139298 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2000-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-04-22 BIPD/Excess 87833270120 $5,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2000-04-22 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

2.04%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

49 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 49 Last inspection: Apr 2, 2026 Total crashes: 1

FMCSA Inspection Records (49 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Apr 2, 2026

1667000806

Level 5 MN MOTORCOACH 1M8D1W91...

Apr 2, 2026

1667000805

Level 5 MN MOTORCOACH 2MG3JM8A...

Apr 2, 2026

1667000808

Level 5 MN MOTORCOACH 2MGD1W91...

Apr 2, 2026

1667000807

Level 5 MN MCI 2MGD1W91...

Apr 2, 2026

1667000809

Level 5 MN FREIGHTLIN 1FVACXFC...

Mar 26, 2026

0098000598

Level 1 MN FREIGHTLIN 4UZADSFC...

Nov 24, 2025

0395000626

Level 5 MN MOTORCOACH 2MGD1W91...

Nov 24, 2025

0395000627

Level 5 MN FREIGHTLIN 1FVACXFC...

Nov 24, 2025

0395000629

Level 5 MN MOTORCOACH 1M8D1W91...

Nov 24, 2025

0395000630

Level 5 MN MOTORCOACH 1M8D1W91...

Nov 24, 2025

0395000628

Level 5 MN MOTORCOACH 2MGD1W91...

Oct 10, 2025

4396P7V5WC

Level 2 NM MCIN 1M8D1W91...

Sep 25, 2025

FT25003894

Level 1 ND MOTOR COAC 1M8D1W91...

May 2, 2025

000P169MWL

Level 2 IA MCIN 2MG3JM8A...

Mar 14, 2025

1667000420

Level 5 MN MCI 1M8D1W91...
Total Inspections

49

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

49

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (1 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Sep 6, 2013

MN • MN0132490100

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

1

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

1

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

49
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

35
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

35

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

44

CDL Drivers: 22
Interstate: 22
Intrastate: 22
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 22
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 22
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

35

Power Units

0

Trucks

31

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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