LORENZ BUS SERVICE INC
Blaine, MN · MC 157721
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 note
- MCS-150 last updated more than 2 years ago
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 212866 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | LORENZ BUS SERVICE INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 157721 |
| Reported physical address | 8600 XYLITE ST NE, BLAINE, MN, 55449-5003, US |
| Reported business phone | (763) 784-7196 |
| Reported power units | 233 |
| Reported drivers | 150 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Michael Canine, Benjamin Canine |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Mar 19, 2025 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 63 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 32) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.5% (7 of 52) |
| Violations | 11 across 7 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 4 |
| Crashes | 2 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 0 |
Most frequent published violation codes
39362BENMBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message)33922SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other139325ALLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps) not securely mounted139345B2BAIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured139355C1BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
LORENZ BUS SERVICE INC reports PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 1 cargo categories.
- Passengers
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- May 24, 1982
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Apr 09, 2024
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC157721 | Motor Carrier of Passengers | Active | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC157721 | National Interstate Insurance Company | $5,000,000 | Mar 01, 2024 | BMC-91X | XPP 1134200-00 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against LORENZ BUS SERVICE INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- ReinstatedMC157721 · Motor Carrier of Passengers
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
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