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PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC

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Company CheckPETERSON BUS SERVICE INC · DOT 266315

245 COKATO ST SW, COKATO, MN, 55321

DOT# 266315 MC# 155023 Cokato, Minnesota 44 years

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2

Power Units

5

Drivers

0

Crashes (24-Month)

$5,000,000

Insurance

Satisfactory

Safety Rating

0

Inspections

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Company Information

Legal NamePETERSON BUS SERVICE INC

DOT Number266315

MC Number155023

Entity TypeCarrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationCokato, Minnesota

Added11/14/1985

MCS-15004/13/2026

Contact Details

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Physical Address245 COKATO ST SW, COKATO, MN, 55321

Mailing AddressPO BOX 910, COKATO, MN, 55321

Other Companies at This Address

Address245 COKATO ST SW, COKATO, MN 55321

1

Others here

1

Distinct phones

2

Active

Company	DOT	Phone	Status
HOLT TOUR & CHARTER INC	1489961	Sign in	Active
PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC this company	266315	Sign in	Active

Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC155023

CommonActive

ContractNot Active

BrokerNot Active

Operating44 years

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire Passenger Carrier

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.

Unsafe Driving

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Driver Fitness

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage57,014 miles

Mileage Year2024

VMT SourceActual

Drivers

5

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

5

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Last Review04/25/2024

Insurance

Amount$5,000,000

Type91X

VerifiedFMCSA · 08/30/2026

CompanyNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

Policy #CAR 1609417-00

Last checked09/09/2026

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet2 units

Drivers5

Mileage57,014 mi

Operating44 years

MCS-15004/2026

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away0

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Driver Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Vehicle Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Last FMCSA Review: 04/25/2024 | Rated: 04/25/2024

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS

2024

2 · 0 OOS -

Crashes

No crashes on record.

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Inspection Records (2)

Date	State	Level	Location	Violations	OOS	Driver Viol	Driver OOS	Vehicle Viol	Vehicle OOS	HazMat
04/23/2024	MN	Terminal (Level V)	COKATO MN	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail
04/23/2024	MN	Terminal (Level V)	COKATO MN	1	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY	CAR 01111844-00	$5,000,000	09/28/2010	04/17/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	BA161236	$5,000,000	04/23/2007	03/20/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	N001000691-01	$5,000,000	04/23/2006	04/23/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	N001000691	$5,000,000	04/23/2005	04/23/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-3371-0115	$4,000,000	04/23/2004	02/23/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN251636	$1,000,000	04/23/2004	02/23/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN217946	$1,000,000	04/23/2003	04/23/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-3369-0144	$4,000,000	04/23/2003	04/23/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	87833640147	$4,000,000	04/23/2002	04/23/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN200080	$1,000,000	04/23/2002	04/23/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	SI3210068	$5,000,000	04/23/2001	04/23/2001	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	SI3210068	$5,000,000	04/23/2001	04/23/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	SI3210068	$5,000,000	04/23/2001	04/23/2001	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	SI3210068	$5,000,000	04/23/2001	04/23/2001	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING	BUA4014161671	$5,000,000	04/17/2011	07/31/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	BA161236	$5,000,000	03/20/2008	09/28/2010	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	BA161236	$5,000,000	03/20/2008	11/01/2010	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY	CCAF 220 979	$5,000,000	03/01/1999	04/23/2001	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	UM 102 33 991	$4,000,000	03/01/1998	04/09/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	CA10291930	$1,000,000	03/01/1998	03/01/1999	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	CA10291930	$1,000,000	03/01/1998	04/07/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.	1 AB 300 811 742 00	$5,000,000	03/01/1997	03/01/1997	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.	1 AB 300 811 742 00	$5,000,000	03/01/1997	04/25/1997	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.	1AB 30081603200	$5,000,000	03/01/1997	03/01/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878 3274 0115	$4,000,000	03/01/1996	03/01/1997	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN 10 13 79	$1,000,000	03/01/1996	03/01/1997	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-0354-0103	$4,000,000	03/01/1995	03/01/1996	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-0354-0103	$4,000,000	03/01/1995	03/01/1996	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73AP141695	$1,000,000	03/01/1995	03/01/1996	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73AP 139295	$1,000,000	03/01/1994	03/01/1995	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	866-8001-0091	$4,000,000	03/01/1994	03/01/1995	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN251636	$1,000,000	02/23/2005	04/23/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-3371-0115	$4,000,000	02/23/2005	04/23/2005	Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC155023	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	09/01/2011	-	-
MC155023	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	07/11/1994	REVOKED	07/09/2002
MC155023	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/12/2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/20/2023
MC155023	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/28/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/25/2005
MC155023	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/27/2007	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/25/2007
MC155023	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/27/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/20/2006
MC155023	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/26/1998	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/14/1998
MC155023	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/21/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/18/2011
MC155023	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/18/1996	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/15/1996
MC155023	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	03/15/2005	REVOKED	08/08/2011
MC155023	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	03/14/1983	REVOKED	07/09/2002
MC155023	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/02/1992	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/16/1992
MC155023	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/01/1994	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/16/1994
MC155023	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/22/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/12/2008
MC155023	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	02/09/1982	REVOKED	07/09/2002

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100/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown

100, no deductions

Clean record, the bar stays full at 100.

Verification, 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

FMCSA shows active coverage on file as of 8/30/2026.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

What's lowering this score

Clean record, no deductions. This carrier starts and stays at 100.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back, the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A, not required, never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty, we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark, for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference, the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers)	−10
Crashes, rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.

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