HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2918561-northstar-bus-lines-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC
Doing business as AMERICAN STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (763) 425-2542, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC983865.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC983865 | Primary | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CID 1150888 · 91X | $5,000,000 | Jan 13, 2020 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 19 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
0 of 27 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | MN | 9 | 14 | No |
| Dec 29, 2025 | MN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | MN | 5 | 0 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | MN | 5 | 0 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | MN | 5 | 0 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | MN | 5 | 0 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | MN | 5 | 0 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | MN | 5 | 0 | No |
| Nov 24, 2025 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 24, 2025 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Minnesota average covers 31,491 vehicle and 62,770 driver inspections of all Minnesota-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
1 violation counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 61 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 3.1% |
1 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLNP | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Maple Grove, MN | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Maple Grove, MN | 0 | 0 |
| May 12, 2026 | Brooklyn Park, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Maple Grove, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Roseville, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Roseville, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | New Brighton, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Arden Hills, MN | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Champlin, MN | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Maple Grove, MN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2918561 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC983865 |
| Legal name | NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC |
| DBA name | AMERICAN STUDENT TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 205 |
| Drivers | 225 |
| Annual mileage | 2,821,532 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 31, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 11, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 20, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC
What does NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC983865: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2918561. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (763) 425-2542, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC983865, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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