HARLOWS SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC
401-unit passenger carrier based in Bismarck, ND. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1662560
- MC
- MC611352
- Based
- Bismarck, ND
- Contact
- 7012241767 · matthew.coale@harlowsschoolbus.com
What this carrier is
HARLOWS SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC is a large-fleet passenger carrier based in Bismarck, ND. Operating footprint: 401 power units, 480 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC611352 authority. FMCSA lists Passengers as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (May 19, 2025).
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures, but acute or critical flags in the current window warrant direct review before load assignment.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 49 motor carriers operating 400–402 power units.
FMCSA has flagged acute or critical violations in the current review window. See the per-BASIC table for which areas.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: acute or critical violation flag in driver fitness.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 56.80 | 14.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.40 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.60 | 0.0% | ⚠ Yes |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 93.40 | 11.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.80 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 400–402-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1662560: 79 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Oct 8, 2025 in WA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 |
| Total violations | 17 (2 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Mar 19, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a large fleet scale, with passengers on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 49 peer carriers operating 400–402 power units.
- FMCSA acute/critical violation flag in Driver Fitness.
- 46 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS).
- Three-year public record: 17 violations, 5 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet passenger carrier running local lanes with 401 power units on file.
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