Is Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee Inc Safe? DOT 852900 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 852900. The company operates from Shakopee, MN and maintains an active operating status with 100 power units and 74 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

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19 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate0.00%

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

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Tow-Away

4 crashes on record. This is within a common range for active carriers — assess relative to fleet size and inspection volume.

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Carrier Insight

Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee Inc is a large motor carrier operating in Minnesota. With 19 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 4 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 100 power units and employs 74 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 852900?

USDOT number 852900 is assigned to Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Shakopee, MN.

How many inspections has Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee Inc had?

Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee Inc has recorded 19 total inspections with 0 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 0.00%.

Where is Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee Inc located?

Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee Inc is headquartered at 730 W Third Ave, Shakopee, MN 55379.

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# 852900 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee Inc (DOT# 852900) – FMCSA Carrier Profile