NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: AMERICAN STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
USDOT
2918561
MC Number
983865
Fleet Size
169
Total Drivers
225
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC is a large interstate motor carrier based in MAPLE GROVE, Minnesota, operating 169 power units with 225 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. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 15 crashes on file (7 with injuries). FMCSA records show 36 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl 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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Minnesota is 9.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.7% across 74,717 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
36
Total
60%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jan 13, 2020
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
15
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC (USDOT #2918561) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC's safety record?
NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC has 36 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 15 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC operate?
NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC operates 169 power units with 225 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC located?
NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC is based in MAPLE GROVE, Minnesota at 11800 95TH AVE N, 55369. Phone: (763) 425-2542.
What are NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC's out-of-service rates?
NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 21.1%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.