RICHARD ALAN OWENS JR
USDOT 2009044 • DBA: R OWENS TRANSPORT • 400 CARSEN WAY, SHAFTER, CA, 93263
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-708405 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT HAWLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SFL0100047 | ON FILE | Mar 19, 2024 | Apr 6, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 152301-0991661 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2023 | Mar 19, 2024 |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 152201-0991661 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2022 | Mar 19, 2023 |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 152101-0991661 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 19, 2022 |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 152001-0991661 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2020 | Mar 19, 2021 |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 151901-0991661 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2019 | Mar 19, 2020 |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 151801-0991661 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2018 | Mar 19, 2019 |
| QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | H100-100326-01 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2017 | Mar 19, 2018 |
| QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | H100-100326-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2016 | Jan 12, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MT HAWLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | SFL0100047 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2024 | Apr 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152301-0991661 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152201-0991661 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2023 | Mar 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152101-0991661 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2022 | Mar 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152001-0991661 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 151901-0991661 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2020 | Mar 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 151801-0991661 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2019 | Mar 19, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H100-100326-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2018 | Mar 19, 2018 |
| CANCEL | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H100-100326-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2017 | Jan 12, 2017 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC708405 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 29, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC708405 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 29, 2010 | — | Unknown |
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
1 state • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9B-LFTSO | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87469677 | Roadside | CA | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL, 393.45D-B | No |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 85498132 | Roadside | CA | Level 2 | PTWLD SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.11B-CSSRR, 393.9B-LFTSO, 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 85065740 | Roadside | CA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9B-LFTSO, 392.2-SLLLR, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 84134795 | ROADSIDE | CA | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 84109102 | COTTONWOOD IF | CA | Level 1 | KENW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.47D2-BLTBD | No |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 83667385 | BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.71A-D | No |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 83443335 | BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 392.71A-D, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 79449485 | BLYTHE AREA | CA | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2010 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records