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BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC

FOSTORIA, OH

USDOT 366394 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JEFF BECK Company officer 2: DONALD K BOWLING Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Machinery / Large Objects Grain / Feed / Hay Based in FOSTORIA, OH Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jul 1, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JEFF BECK
Company officer 2: DONALD K BOWLING
Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 366394)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JEFF BECK (Company officer); DONALD K BOWLING (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/366394/
As of: Jul 21, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 37.5% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=19143 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: Caution.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units −2 (55 → 53) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers −8 (60 → 52) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 366394
In FMCSA records since Sep 19, 1989 (~36y)
MC / docket MC195917
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JEFF BECK
Company officer 2 DONALD K BOWLING
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 53 units
Drivers 52
Annual mileage 2,604,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (800) 440-4284
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1827 SANDUSKY STREET
FOSTORIA, OH 44830
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 366394
In FMCSA records since Sep 19, 1989 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,604,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 37.5% vs 23.4% +14.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

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 32 14 0
Trailers 33 27 0
Trucks 7 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 129 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 3 3
Tow-away 0 0 5 5
Crash reports 0 0 5 5

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 74 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 42 42 0
OOS inspections 0 6 0
OOS percentage 0% 14.29% —
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
53
Drivers
52
Inspections
74
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
37.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
5
129 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC is a corporation based in FOSTORIA, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 366394. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 53 power units and 52 drivers, with 74 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 37.5%. 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

BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 55 power units and 60 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Fostoria, OH. Across 44 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.4% out-of-service rate, with 7 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

44 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 69% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (22) and MI (20), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

11.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 9 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 55 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 60 drivers; Peterbilt, Mckt, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 37.5% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 19,143 ACTIVE carriers operating 26–80 power units (±50% of this carrier's 53 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 19,143 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
37.5%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 19,143 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 60 52
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 55 53
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
37 violations
21 OOS · 56.8%
Unsafe Driving
24 violations
General/Admin
1 violation
Hours of Service
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 20 4 20.0% Jul 14, 2026
Ohio (OH) 20 2 10.0% Jun 16, 2026
Indiana (IN) 2 0 0.0% Oct 28, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 52
Mckt 27
Kenworth 12
Mack 11
Mcoa 8
Fontaine 7
Trailer 6
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 1 — 0.22 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 6 — 1.18 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 11 — 7.43 7 — 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 (74 rows) View all 74 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88410822 Jul 14, 2026 MI 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWW4423 · 1XPXD49X0PD873744
5 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA3 Yes
88334028 Jul 6, 2026 MI 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXB2495 · 1XKDDB9X5SR683737
1 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
88247636 Jun 25, 2026 MI 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWH2805 · 1XPXDP9X3KD236504
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
88175626 Jun 16, 2026 OH 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWM9088 · 1XPXD49X2MD740530
1 392.2-SLLTL No
87595941 Apr 15, 2026 MI 2 E/B SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWS9535 · 1XPXDP9XXJD458195
1 2-SLLEWA3 No
87519773 Apr 6, 2026 OH 2 BOWLING GREEN OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KY A97130 · 1XKWDB9X35J088610
0 — No
87486909 Apr 2, 2026 MI 3 mi-monroe-scale-s/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWM9088 · 1XPXD49X2MD740530
3 395.8A1-HOSP, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLSWZ No
87199392 Mar 3, 2026 OH 3 MIDDLETOWN OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWA2799 · 1XKADB9X4TJ671002
0 — No
87109124 Feb 20, 2026 OH 3 FINDLAY OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWM6685 · 1XPXD49X6MD740529
1 392.2-SLLTL No
86863803 Jan 20, 2026 MI 2 mi-monroe-scale-s/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXC7366 · 1XP5DB9X77N880132
3 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI No
86715685 Jan 5, 2026 MI 3 ROAD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWS9616 · 1XPXD49X5ND797693
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
86560203 Dec 11, 2025 OH 3 WELLINGTON OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWS9617 · 1XPXD49X3ND797692
0 — No
86372944 Nov 19, 2025 MI 1 mi-monroe-scale-n/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWW4422 · 1XPXD49X7PD873742
10 393.48A-BIBD, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.3A1-BOS Yes
86256132 Nov 4, 2025 MI 3 mi-i-75-n/b-&-springwell
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWM9229 · 1XPXD49X3MD740505
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86232067 Oct 28, 2025 IN 3 CHESTERTON IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWS9616 · 1XPXD49X5ND797693
0 — No
85988028 Oct 6, 2025 OH 3 WAPAKONETA OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWU9858 · 1XKDDB9X9SR655083
3 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2WG No
85868347 Sep 19, 2025 MI 2 mi-e/b-i94-near-concord-rd.
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWY7410 · 1NPXD49X6ND797695
2 393.11B-CSLRR, 393.11B-CSRIGRR No
85303777 Jul 22, 2025 OH 2 WAPAKONETA OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWW3875 · 1XPXD49X9PD873743
3 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55B-B, 392.2-SLLEWA1 Yes
85292061 Jul 22, 2025 OH 3 WAPAKONETA OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWS9616 · 1XPXD49X5ND797693
1 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
85048933 Jun 26, 2025 MI 2 mi-monroe-scale-n/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWW4422 · 1XPXD49X7PD873742
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
85020081 Jun 18, 2025 MI 3 mi-i-75-n/b-&-springwell
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWY7410 · 1NPXD49X6ND797695
1 392.2-SLL No
84949613 Jun 12, 2025 MI 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWS8578 · 1XP5DB9X36N897217
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84381541 Apr 10, 2025 OH 3 SARDINIA OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KY A97130 · 1XKWDB9X35J088610
0 — No
84126014 Mar 13, 2025 OH 3 WAPAKONETA OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWY9920 · 1XP5DB9X26N883471
1 392.2-SLLIFTA No
84113687 Mar 11, 2025 OH 3 WAPAKONETA OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWH2805 · 1XPXDP9X3KD236504
0 — No
Recent Crashes (129 rows) View all 129 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0253114885 Jun 20, 2025 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003519227 Apr 8, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003454253 Mar 12, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904656982 Jan 21, 2025 IN 0 3 Yes No Injury
MI0003367046 Dec 5, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0245121566 Jul 8, 2024 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003226963 Jun 17, 2024 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0003101978 Jan 19, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003094567 Jan 9, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0235242515 Dec 27, 2023 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0236142720 Aug 18, 2023 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0235067181 Apr 18, 2023 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002809192 Jan 31, 2023 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002699528 Oct 17, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0223161036 Aug 30, 2022 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0225140611 Jul 29, 2022 OH 0 2 Yes No Injury
MI0002607037 Jun 15, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0072744067 Mar 25, 2022 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0225035771 Feb 27, 2022 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002483407 Jan 5, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0215119140 Jun 29, 2021 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002168475 Dec 22, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0206186879 Oct 28, 2020 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0001994113 Mar 16, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001979848 Mar 16, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC195917
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (37 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY WPP 8200143-00 BIPD/Primary $1,000,000 Jul 1, 2025 Jun 1, 2026 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY WPP 8200143-00 91X $1,000,000 Jul 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY 6516860 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2023 Jul 1, 2025 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X20040 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2011 Jul 1, 2011 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X20040 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2011 Jul 27, 2011 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X20040 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2011 Jul 1, 2011 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X20040 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2011 Jul 1, 2023 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X20040 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2011 Jul 31, 2023 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X20040 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2011 Jul 27, 2011 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. BA611343 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2010 Jul 1, 2011 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. BA611320 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2010 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. BA611293 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2008 Jul 1, 2009 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP 5073100 CARGO — Apr 18, 2008 Jul 12, 2013 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. BA611279 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2008 Jul 25, 2008 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. BA611279 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2008 Jul 1, 2008 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RICOH0001103 CARGO — Apr 18, 2007 Apr 18, 2008 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. BA611251 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2007 Jan 1, 2008 CANCELLED
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY DSHA00001473 CARGO — Apr 18, 2006 Apr 18, 2007 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. BA611214 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2006 Jan 1, 2007 CANCELLED
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY DSHA00000975 CARGO — Apr 18, 2005 Apr 18, 2006 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. BA611166 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2005 Jan 1, 2006 CANCELLED
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. DSHA00000520 CARGO — Apr 18, 2004 Apr 18, 2005 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. BA611118 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2004 Jan 1, 2005 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. BA611064 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2003 Jan 1, 2004 CANCELLED
DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY DS1363 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2002 Jan 1, 2003 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 1, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Jun 27, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Jul 31, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jul 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Jul 12, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  7. Jul 27, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jul 1, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.
  9. Jul 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jun 24, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jul 1, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.
  12. Jun 15, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Jul 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jul 25, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.
  15. Jul 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.
  16. Apr 18, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  17. Apr 4, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Jan 1, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.
  19. Dec 6, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Apr 18, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Apr 17, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Jan 1, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.
  23. Dec 27, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  24. Apr 21, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Apr 18, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Jan 1, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.
  27. Dec 23, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  28. Apr 18, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
  29. Apr 15, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  30. Jan 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.
  31. Dec 29, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  32. Apr 18, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  33. Jan 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.
  34. Jan 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Feb 21, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Jan 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
  37. Aug 4, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  38. Jul 11, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  39. May 9, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  40. Jan 1, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE OH 13 1
WAPAKONETA OH OH 5 1
MILLETT HWY MI 2 0
FINDLAY OH OH 2 0
ROADSIDE INSPECTION OH 2 0
CHESTERTON IN IN 1 0
PLYMOUTH IN IN 1 0
MOUNT VERNON KY 1 0
BELLEVILLE REST AREA MI 1 1
E/B SCALE MI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 25 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 5 4
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.134 No/improper securement of roll/hook container Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.205(a) Wheel/rim cracked or broken Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC

Is BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 366394 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 BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC's safety rating? ▾
BOWLING TRANSPORTATION 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 BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC had? ▾
74 roadside inspections are on file for BOWLING TRANSPORTATION 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 BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC's peak out-of-service rate is 37.5% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC based? ▾
BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1827 SANDUSKY STREET, FOSTORIA, Ohio 44830. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC195917). 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 BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC operate? ▾
BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC self-reports 53 power units and 52 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 BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC had any crashes? ▾
129 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BOWLING TRANSPORTATION 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

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NHTSA

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EIA

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Transport Canada

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