PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC

AUTHORIZED
245 COKATO ST SW, COKATO, MN, 55321|(320) 286-5315

USDOT

266315

MC Number

155023

Fleet Size

2

Total Drivers

5

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in COKATO, Minnesota, operating 2 power units with 5 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 2 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Vehicle OOS rate0.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Minnesota is 8.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.6% across 72,644 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

2

Total

0%

Driver %

Driver Inspections0
Vehicle Inspections2
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jul 31, 2011

$5,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

Frequently asked questions

Is PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC authorized to operate?

Yes. PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC (USDOT #266315) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC's safety record?

PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC has 2 inspections on file and no crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC operate?

PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC operates 2 power units with 5 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC transport hazardous materials?

No. PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC located?

PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC is based in COKATO, Minnesota at 245 COKATO ST SW, 55321. Phone: (320) 286-5315.

What are PETERSON BUS SERVICE INC's out-of-service rates?

Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.