NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC
DBA: AMERICAN STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
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Power Units
205
Drivers
225
Trailers
6
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
N/A
MCS-150 Date
Jan 20, 2026
Out of Service
No
About NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC
Northstar Bus Lines primarily provides school bus and charter bus services in Minnesota, including areas like Twin Cities, Maple Grove, and Blaine. They focus on safe transportation for students and also highlight the benefits of driving electric school buses. The company offers extensive training and benefits for potential bus drivers and maintains high standards of safety and community involvement. Northstar Bus Lines fosters a supportive, family-like culture among its employees.
Key Features
Risk Signals — NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC
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Authority for sale
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Equipment for sale
No fleet VINs found on marketplaces…
Financial risk
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Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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Related Companies1 found
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Service RegionsActive in 1 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
Highest-risk BASIC
Unsafe Driving · 0th percentile
across 5 measured BASICs
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Inspection History1 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 10, 2026 · MN
Clean rate (90d)
59%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
1
Vehicle OOS Rate
100%
1 of 1
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 1
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
1
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
52
All time
Fatalities
1
Injuries
32
Tow-Away
47
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(9.3 years)
Contract Authority
No Authority
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
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Contact Information
Physical Address
MAPLE GROVE, MN 55369
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category82 total
Most common category
General Safety · 100% of violations
across 1 categories
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Fleet Analytics59 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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