Thielen School Bus Inc (DOT# 2484642) – FMCSA Carrier Profile
DOT# 2484642● Active
Updated monthly · 2026-03-09
This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.
Thielen School Bus Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 2484642. The company operates from Redwood Falls, MN and maintains an active operating status with 28 power units and 35 drivers on record.
Safety Rating
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Company Information
Address220 West 11th Street, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283
Phone(507) 637-3600
Entity TypePrivate Passenger, Non-Business
OperationIntrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Power Units28(Medium carrier)
Drivers35
MCS-150 FiledFebruary 3, 2020
Annual Mileage296,000 mi (2019)
Inspection Summary
All-time Inspections
All-time3
Total
0
OOS
0
Driver OOS
0
Vehicle OOS
3 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.
The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. This carrier has a 0% OOS rate — significantly better than the national average of ~21% for vehicles.
Crash History
Crash Records
All-time1
Total
0
Fatal
1
Injuries
0
Tow-Away
1 crash recorded. Low count, but crash data should always be reviewed alongside inspection history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is USDOT Number 2484642?
USDOT number 2484642 is assigned to Thielen School Bus Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Redwood Falls, MN.
How many inspections has Thielen School Bus Inc had?
Thielen School Bus Inc has recorded 3 total inspections with 0 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 0.00%.
Where is Thielen School Bus Inc located?
Thielen School Bus Inc is headquartered at 220 West 11th Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283.
What does "Not Rated" mean?
"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.
Is zero crashes always a good sign?
Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.
What is a normal OOS rate?
The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.
How often is FMCSA data updated?
FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.
Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 2484642 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →