HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/703193-harlows-school-bus-service-inc-of-montana/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:53 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
HARLOW'S SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC OF MONTANA
No risk signals found
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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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (202) 841-0253, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC413618.
- 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) | MC413618 | — | New York Marine and General Insurance Company Policy AU202600019852 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 13 · North Dakota avg 27.7%
0 of 0 · North Dakota avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | MT | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MT | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MT | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MT | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MT | 5 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MT | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MT | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MT | 5 | 0 | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | MT | 5 | 0 | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | MT | 5 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 North Dakota average covers 8,356 vehicle and 15,697 driver inspections of all North Dakota-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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 5 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | North Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 100.0% | 77.1% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383DELNGPB | 2 | 2 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BENM | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALPL | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Dakota column is the mix across all North Dakota-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 703193 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC413618 |
| Legal name | HARLOW'S SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC OF MONTANA |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 178 |
| Drivers | 167 |
| Annual mileage | 1,413,543 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 16, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 28, 1997 · 29 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 14, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Drive/Tow AwayPassengers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about HARLOW'S SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC OF MONTANA
What does HARLOW'S SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC OF MONTANA's operating authority allow?
MC413618: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about HARLOW'S SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC OF MONTANA is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking HARLOW'S SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC OF MONTANA?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 703193. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (202) 841-0253, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC413618, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (202) 841-0253
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARLOWS SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC Carrier |
Bismarck, ND | 1662560 | MC611352 | 401 | Active Current · Motus |
| SCHOOL BUS INC Carrier · DBA SBI CHARTERS |
Sioux Falls, SD | 514641 | MC212291 | 130 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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