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HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC

USDOT 356919 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: HOWARD L BOWERS III Company officer 2: CHARLES J BOWERS Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Machinery / Large Objects Dry Bulk Other (DIRT & SLAG) Based in WINTERSVILLE, OH Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Sep 29, 2018
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: HOWARD L BOWERS III
Company officer 2: CHARLES J BOWERS
Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Machinery / Large Objects, Dry Bulk
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC (USDOT 356919)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): HOWARD L BOWERS III (Company officer); CHARLES J BOWERS (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/356919/
As of: Jul 21, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 12.5% (better). n=58215 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 356919
In FMCSA records since Jun 9, 1989 (~37y)
MC / docket MC013253
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer HOWARD L BOWERS III
Company officer 2 CHARLES J BOWERS
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Machinery / Large Objects, Dry Bulk, Other (DIRT & SLAG)
Fleet size 16 units
Drivers 12
Annual mileage 139,438 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (740) 264-7731
Email: [email protected]
Physical
324 TWO RIDGE ROAD
WINTERSVILLE, OH 43953
Mailing
P O BOX 2249
WINTERSVILLE, OH 43953
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 356919
In FMCSA records since Jun 9, 1989 (~37y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 139,438 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 7 0 0
Trailers 25 0 0
Trucks 9 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
16
Drivers
12
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC is a corporation based in WINTERSVILLE, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 356919. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 16 power units and 12 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 12 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 20 years on FMCSA's records, based in Wintersville, OH. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common and contract.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in OH (3 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.45 (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Kenworth, Talbert mf, and Talb are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 58,215 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 58,215 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
12.5%
Median across 58,215 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -12.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-06 2025-10

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 2 0 0.0% Oct 8, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 4
Talb 2
Talbert Mf 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86009458 Oct 8, 2025 OH 2 ROOTSTOWN OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWS8535 · 1XKDP4TX0EJ402202
0 — No
85080906 Jun 27, 2025 OH 2 PORT WASHINGTON OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWP2246 · 3WKDD40X5MF446714
0 — No
81617698 May 15, 2024 OH 2 CAMBRIDGE SCALES
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWS8535 · 1XKDP4TX0EJ402202
2 396.17(c), 393.45 No
80695411 Jan 26, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWP2246 · 3WKDD40X5MF446714
0 — No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0195020455 Feb 8, 2019 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104728985 Apr 7, 2016 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
WV000014420A Oct 19, 2006 WV 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC013253
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 050 53 04 91X $1,000,000 Sep 29, 2018 On file ACTIVE
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EPP 050 53 04 34 — Sep 29, 2018 On file ACTIVE
OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY 0778238 84 — Oct 1, 2013 On file ACTIVE
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 3 595 617 BIPD/Primary — Dec 20, 2005 Sep 29, 2018 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 3 595 617 CARGO — Dec 20, 2005 Sep 29, 2018 CANCELLED
OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY 778238 SURETY — Dec 7, 2005 Oct 1, 2013 REPLACED
OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY 01130 00 SURETY — Dec 7, 2004 Dec 20, 2005 TRANSFERRED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. B80-463429 SURETY — Dec 7, 2001 Dec 7, 2004 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 3 595 617 BIPD/Primary — Sep 29, 1997 Dec 20, 2005 TRANSFERRED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 3 595 617 CARGO — Sep 29, 1997 Dec 20, 2005 TRANSFERRED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP 92BA 352 45000002 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 1994 Jun 4, 1998 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 3 595 617 CARGO — Sep 29, 1993 Sep 29, 1997 REPLACED
THE BUCKEYE UNION INSURANCE CO. — SURETY — Dec 7, 1987 Dec 7, 2001 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 29, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  2. Sep 21, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jan 10, 2006
    authority
    GRANTED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  5. Dec 22, 2005
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Dec 22, 2005
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  7. Dec 22, 2005
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Dec 22, 2005
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Dec 22, 2005
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Dec 20, 2005
    insurance
    TRANSFER — OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Dec 20, 2005
    insurance
    TRANSFER — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  12. Dec 7, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  13. Nov 24, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  14. Dec 7, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE BUCKEYE UNION INSURANCE CO.
  15. Jul 16, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  16. Jun 4, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  17. Sep 29, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  18. Dec 14, 1993
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CAMBRIDGE SCALES OH 1 0
PORT WASHINGTON OH OH 1 0
ROADSIDE OH 1 0
ROOTSTOWN OH OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC

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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC

Is HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 356919 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC's safety rating? ▾
HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC based? ▾
HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 324 TWO RIDGE ROAD, WINTERSVILLE, Ohio 43953. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC013253). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC operate? ▾
HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC self-reports 16 power units and 12 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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