BOLOW SHIPPING LLC
USDOT 3198100 • DBA: BOLOW TRANSPORATION • 427 WOOD ST, MOBILE, AL, 36610-1846
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,198,100
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2514022688
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
26,032
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
427 WOOD ST, MOBILE, AL, 36610-1846
Mailing Address
427 WOOD ST, MOBILE, AL, 36652-2501
Contact
Phone: 2514022688
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals3 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 40.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 16.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 80.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 73.3 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: May 3, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1545965 | REVOKED | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9088665499 | ON FILE | May 3, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA969362124 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2023 | May 3, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA969362124 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2023 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA969362124 | REPLACED | May 3, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9088665499 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA969362124 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA969362124 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA969362124 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-1545965 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1545965 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 19, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1545965 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 31, 2023 | REVOKED | Aug 11, 2025 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
83%
Unsafe Driving
65%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
5
Violations
22
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
40.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
80.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 5 of 5 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 5 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (22 violations from 5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.136E-CLB | Large Boulders - Improper securement of a non-cubic shaped boulder with a stable base | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+16.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
80.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+73.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.40vs nat'l 1.80
+2.60 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | 85514042 | CREOLA AL | AL | Level 2 | BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 396.17C-PI, 392.9AA1, 393.104B-C | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 85165053 | PONCHATOULA LA | LA | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 82137725 | ROAD SIDE | TN | Level 2 | DORS SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 391.41B10-MC, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 80079281 | CRAWFORD COUNTY(ALMA WEST STN) | AR | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2, 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 79992950 | I-95 NB ROADSIDE | SC | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.9(a)(2) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
3 total · 100.0% OOS
2024-072025-08
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
CREOLA AL1 · 1 OOS
CRAWFORD COUNTY(ALMA WEST STN)1 · 1 OOS
PONCHATOULA LA1 · 1 OOS
I-95 NB ROADSIDE1 · 1 OOS
ROAD SIDE1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | (153 WIGGINS RD) | ...GK0431 | BOLOW SHIPPING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Aug 5, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 3, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 19, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
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