#1Palmer Bus Service Of Cloquet
PALMER BUS SERVICE
Based in Cloquet, MN
School Bus Contractors in Carlton County, MN
The top-ranked school bus contractors serving Carlton County, MN are Palmer Bus Service Of Cloquet, Reliant Student Transport LLC and Hinckley Finlayson Bus Service. We list 3 school bus contractors serving Carlton County, MN. 3 of the providers shown match an active record from FMCSA, checked on the date shown. Rankings follow our published methodology; sponsored placements never change rank.
School Bus Contractors serving Carlton County, MN. 3 providers, 3 of the top 3 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 3 ranked school bus contractors for Carlton County
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmer Bus Service Of Cloquet | Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#4573126 | Cloquet, MN | (218) 879-1291 |
| 2 | Reliant Student Transport LLC | Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#859547 | Rice Lake, MN (33 mi) | (218) 724-1707 |
| 3 | Hinckley Finlayson Bus Service | Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#4581398 | Hinckley, MN (42 mi) | (507) 200-0606 |
#2Reliant Student Transport LLC
RELIANT STUDENT TRANSPORT LLCServes this area from Rice Lake, MN (33 mi)#3Hinckley Finlayson Bus Service
4 POINT 0 SCHOOL SERVICES OF HINCKLEY FINLAYSON INCServes this area from Hinckley, MN (42 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
How many school bus contractors serve Carlton County?
We list 3 school bus contractors serving Carlton County, MN: 1 based there and 2 serving it from nearby. 3 of the top 3 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which school bus contractors serve Carlton County?
The top-ranked school bus contractors serving Carlton County, MN are Palmer Bus Service Of Cloquet, Reliant Student Transport LLC and Hinckley Finlayson Bus Service. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which school bus contractors serving Carlton County are verified against official records?
3 of the top 3 match an active official record: Palmer Bus Service Of Cloquet (FMCSA), Reliant Student Transport LLC (FMCSA) and Hinckley Finlayson Bus Service (FMCSA). Each badge links to the official record it matched.
How are these companies ranked?
By our published methodology: verified registrations, documented capabilities, years registered and responsiveness. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never affect rank.
What does "Verified" mean on this page?
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown; each badge links to that record. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item.
What should I check before hiring a carrier?
Look up the USDOT and MC numbers in FMCSA records, ask for a certificate of insurance naming you, confirm equipment and lanes in writing, and agree on accessorial charges before the first load.
What should a school check before contracting buses?
Ask for the USDOT number, driver CDL and school bus endorsements, inspection records, insurance limits and how the contractor handles substitute drivers and breakdowns.
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item. How we rank and verify. Page updated .
Communities served
Cloquet, Moose Lake, Esko, Scanlon, Carlton, Barnum, Big Lake, Wrenshall, Mahtowa, Cromwell, Kettle River, Wright