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1400 SOUTH MINNESOTA STREET, NEW ULM, MN, 56073

DOT# 243427 MC# 165157 New Ulm, Minnesota 43 years

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3

Power Units

6

Drivers

0

Crashes (24-Month)

$1,000,000

Insurance

Not Rated

Safety Rating

0

Inspections

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Company Information

Legal NameNEW ULM BUS LINES INC

DOT Number243427

MC Number165157

Entity TypeMotor Carrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationNew Ulm, Minnesota

Added03/08/1984

MCS-15007/14/2009

Contact Details

Phone(507) 354-4711

Fax(507) 354-4811

Email[email protected]

Physical Address1400 SOUTH MINNESOTA STREET, NEW ULM, MN, 56073

Mailing Address1400 SOUTH MINNESOTA STREET, NEW ULM, MN, 56073

Other Companies at This Address

Address1400 SOUTH MINNESOTA STREET, NEW ULM, MN 56073

2

Others here

1

Distinct phones

2

Active

Company	DOT	Phone	Status
NEW ULM BUS LINES INC this company	243427	(507) 354-4711 shared ×3	Active
NEW ULM TRANSIT INC	945621	(507) 354-4711 shared ×3	Active
BAVARIAN BUS LINES INC	1641825	(507) 354-4711 shared ×3	Inactive

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 OperationC - Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

DocketMC165157

CommonInactive

ContractNot Active

BrokerNot Active

Operating43 years

Company Overview

NEW ULM BUS LINES INC is a FMCSA-validated motor carrier based in New Ulm, Minnesota. The company has been in operation for 43 years, registered with the FMCSA on 03/08/1984. The fleet consists of 3 power units and 6 drivers. The company has a clean safety record with zero reported crashes. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, NEW ULM BUS LINES INC has a Trust Score of 90/100 (Excellent).

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.

Drivers

6

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

6

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatNo

Safety Summary

Safety RatingNot Rated

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000

Type-

Effective-

CompanyNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.

Policy #-

Active Policies1

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeMotor Carrier

Fleet3 units

Drivers6

Operating43 years

MCS-15007/2009

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away0

Driver Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Vehicle Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN322446	$1,000,000	07/25/2005	04/01/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APS034689	$5,000,000	04/01/2012	04/01/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APS029546	$5,000,000	04/01/2011	04/01/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APS024630	$5,000,000	04/01/2010	04/01/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APS019712	$5,000,000	04/01/2009	04/01/2010	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APS013549	$5,000,000	04/01/2008	04/01/2009	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APS005531	$5,000,000	04/01/2007	04/01/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN389168	$5,000,000	04/01/2006	04/01/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN322446	$1,000,000	04/01/2005	07/25/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-3373-0078	$4,000,000	04/01/2005	04/01/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-3371-0089	$4,000,000	04/01/2004	04/01/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN251621	$1,000,000	04/01/2004	04/01/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN217936	$1,000,000	04/01/2003	04/01/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-3369-0114	$4,000,000	04/01/2003	04/01/2004	Replaced
35	BIPD	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN161491	$1,000,000	04/01/2002	-	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-3364-0097	$4,000,000	04/01/2002	04/01/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN200057	$1,000,000	04/01/2002	04/01/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	87833550071	$4,000,000	04/01/2001	04/01/2002	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN161491	$1,000,000	04/01/2001	04/01/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	87833550071	$4,000,000	04/01/2001	04/03/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN147225	$1,000,000	04/01/2000	04/01/2001	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-3342-0113	$4,000,000	04/01/2000	04/01/2001	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-3327-0103	$4,000,000	04/01/1999	04/01/2000	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN130149	$1,000,000	04/01/1999	04/01/2000	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73 APN121169	$1,000,000	04/01/1998	04/01/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	87833020107	$4,000,000	04/01/1998	04/01/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	87832850136	$4,000,000	04/01/1997	04/01/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73 APN111729	$1,000,000	04/01/1997	04/01/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73 APN101411	$1,000,000	04/01/1996	04/01/1997	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-3274-0156	$4,000,000	04/01/1996	04/01/1997	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73 AP 141725	$1,000,000	04/01/1995	04/01/1996	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	878-0354-0147	$4,000,000	04/01/1995	04/01/1996	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73AP 139351	$1,000,000	04/01/1994	04/01/1995	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	866 8001 0128	$4,000,000	04/01/1994	04/01/1995	Cancelled

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective
35	BIPD	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73APN161491	$1,000,000	04/01/2002

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/28/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/12/2005
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/07/1992	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/27/1992
MC165157	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	04/21/1983	REVOKED	04/08/2013
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/02/1996	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/10/1996
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/01/1995	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/20/1995
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/01/1994	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/25/1994
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/01/1992	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/27/1992
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/07/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/24/2011
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/07/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/06/2005
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/06/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/29/2006
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/05/2012	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/22/2012
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/05/2010	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/30/2010
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/05/2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/06/2009
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/05/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/20/2008
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/05/2007	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/04/2007
MC165157	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/05/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/09/2004

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90/100

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 — from 100 to 90

90

−10

Starts at 100−10 totalFinal 90

MCS-150 update overdue−10

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

Insurance coverage and carrier are on file with FMCSA.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

No Unsatisfactory rating on file.

What's lowering this score

-10

MCS-150 update overdue

The required biennial MCS-150 update has not been filed on time (score factor, not a verification failure).

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) knockout	−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.