BOWMAN TRUCKING INC
USDOT 134441 • 61999 QUAIL ROAD, LA GRANDE, OR, 97850-5200
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-148744 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 25, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 952858001 | ON FILE | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | BA 8641912 | ON FILE | May 1, 1999 | Mar 6, 2022 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 03499-72-81 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2023 |
| FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 034997281 | REPLACED | May 1, 2000 | May 1, 2000 |
| FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 034997281 | REPLACED | May 1, 2000 | May 1, 2012 |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | BA 864 19 12 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1998 | May 1, 2000 |
| INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST | BIPD/Primary | CHO1415502 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1996 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM08302303 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 1994 | Sep 9, 1998 |
| FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | BIPD/Primary | BA 8633767 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 1994 | Jun 1, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 952858001 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 03499-72-81 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BA 8641912 | CARGO | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 034997281 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 034997281 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2000 | May 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BA 864 19 12 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2000 | May 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM08302303 | CARGO | Sep 9, 1998 | Sep 9, 1998 |
| CANCEL | INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST | CHO1415502 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | BA 8633767 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-148744 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC148744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2023 |
| MC148744 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 5, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC148744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 1998 |
| MC148744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC148744 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 16, 1988 | REVOKED | Nov 23, 1998 |
| MC148744 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 12, 1985 | REVOKED | Nov 23, 1998 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 47 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from 47 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VSP | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (47 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 37.26 W ELGIN | HWY 204 .80 E KIRK RD | ...240597 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 6, 2026 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 8.82 W LAGRANDE | I-84 .03 W HWY 244 ON RAMP | ...240598 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| May 2, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 3.95 W RUFUS | I-84 .07 W HWY 97 EXIT | ...445962 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 13, 2025 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | .54 W ARLINGTON | I-84 .19 W ARLINGTON ON RAMP | ...347411 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 21, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAITSBURG | SR-12*353.00 | ...244464 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 5, 2024 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | 6.86 E ADAMS | HWY 11 .01 E SCHRIMPF RD | ...445962 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WALLA WALLA | SR-730*003.00 | ...244462 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 7, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 15.23 E PENDLETON | I-84 1.83 E PVERTY FLATS RD ON RAMP | ...224569 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 15, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | KETTLE FALLS | SR-25*058.00 | ...156138 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 29, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 3.29 W TOLLGATE | HWY 204 .42 W CAMP LN | ...196523 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 28, 2021 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRANGER | SR-22*012.78 | ...199931 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| May 11, 2021 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARRINGTON | HARR-TOKIO RD/LINCOLN COUNTY LINE | ...195248 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 26, 2021 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | HERMISTON | HWY 395 W VIEW DR | ...158726 | BOWMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 21, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2019 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2018 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2018 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2016 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2014 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2013 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2012 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events