SAFE-WAY BUS CO
51-unit passenger carrier based in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 813377
- MC
- MC362288
- Based
- Inver Grove Heights, MN
- Contact
- 6514511375 · jstiles@safewaybus.com
What this carrier is
SAFE-WAY BUS CO is a mid-sized-fleet passenger carrier based in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Operating footprint: 51 power units, 45 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC362288 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 9, 2013).
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
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: 579 motor carriers operating 51 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
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: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 29.13 | 10.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 11.95 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.08 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 78.70 | 0.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.10 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 51-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 813377: 6 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Mar 5, 2026 in MN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 |
| Total violations | 11 (4 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Mar 6, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized 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 579 peer carriers operating 51 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 2 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 11 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet passenger carrier running local lanes with 51 power units on file.
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