THIELEN BUS LINES INC is a motor carrier based in REDWOOD FALLS, MN registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 152296 and MC number 145169. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. THIELEN BUS LINES INC reports a fleet of 35 power units and 44 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Passengers. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 31 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0%. Recent inspections have been recorded in IA, MI, MN, MO, ND, NM, and WI. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of March 2025. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for THIELEN BUS LINES INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for THIELEN BUS LINES INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 145169 | Active | None | None | 2023-06-20 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2021-04-22 00:00:00 |
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