#1Palmer Bus Service Of Moorhead Inc
PALMER BUS SERVICE
Based in MN
School Bus Contractors in Clay County, MN
The top-ranked school bus contractors serving Clay County, MN are Palmer Bus Service Of Moorhead Inc, Pender Transportation Inc and Richards Transportation Service Inc. We list 7 school bus contractors serving Clay County, MN. 7 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 Clay County, MN. 7 providers, 7 of the top 7 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 7 ranked school bus contractors for Clay County
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmer Bus Service Of Moorhead Inc | Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#4573078 | MN | (612) 384-2302 |
| 2 | Pender Transportation Inc | Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#2927914 | Glyndon, MN | (218) 498-4444 |
| 3 | Richards Transportation Service Inc | Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#479357 | MN | (218) 233-3404 |
| 4 | Valley Bus Grand Forks LLC | Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#4082035 | Fargo, ND (16 mi) | (701) 235-5912 |
| 5 | West Fargo Bus Company LLC | Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#1787423 | Fargo, ND (16 mi) | (701) 235-5912 |
| 6 | Anderson Bus Company Of Frazee Inc | Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#881546 | Frazee, MN (39 mi) | (218) 334-3171 |
| 7 | Ottertail Coaches LLC | Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#1085500 | Fergus Falls, MN (46 mi) | (218) 739-3393 |
#2Pender Transportation Inc
PENDER TRANSPORTATION INCBased in Glyndon, MN#3Richards Transportation Service Inc
RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INCBased in MN#4Valley Bus Grand Forks LLC
VALLEY BUS GRAND FORKS LLCServes this area from Fargo, ND (16 mi)#5West Fargo Bus Company LLC
VALLEY BUS LLCServes this area from Fargo, ND (16 mi)#6Anderson Bus Company Of Frazee Inc
ANDERSON BUS COMPANY OF FRAZEE INCServes this area from Frazee, MN (39 mi)#7Ottertail Coaches LLC
OTTERTAIL COACHES LLCServes this area from Fergus Falls, MN (46 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
How many school bus contractors serve Clay County?
We list 7 school bus contractors serving Clay County, MN: 3 based there and 4 serving it from nearby. 7 of the top 7 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which school bus contractors serve Clay County?
The top-ranked school bus contractors serving Clay County, MN are Palmer Bus Service Of Moorhead Inc, Pender Transportation Inc, Richards Transportation Service Inc, Valley Bus Grand Forks LLC and West Fargo Bus Company LLC. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which school bus contractors serving Clay County are verified against official records?
7 of the top 7 match an active official record: Palmer Bus Service Of Moorhead Inc (FMCSA), Pender Transportation Inc (FMCSA), Richards Transportation Service Inc (FMCSA), Valley Bus Grand Forks LLC (FMCSA) and West Fargo Bus Company LLC (FMCSA), and 2 more on this page. 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 .
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