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DAVID L BOWLING

RUSH, KY

DBA: D L B EXPRESS

USDOT 709252 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Owner: DAVID BOWLING General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Oilfield Equipment +1 more Based in RUSH, KY
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 · Dec 10, 2018
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 3 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC. Details →
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 — DAVID L BOWLING (USDOT 709252)
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: $750,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 3 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/709252/
As of: Jul 29, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197591 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability filing

BOC-3 agent

OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 709252
In FMCSA records since Oct 10, 1997 (~28y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Owner DAVID BOWLING
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment, Construction
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 110,533 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (606) 928-5904
Email: [email protected]
Physical
25184 BOLTS FORK ROAD
RUSH, KY 41168
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 709252
In FMCSA records since Oct 10, 1997 (~28y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 110,533 mi
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 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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.

Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)

No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.

BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trailers 5 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 3 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 0 1
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 1

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.7% 23.4% 4.4%

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
5
Drivers
3
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
3 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DAVID L BOWLING is a individual based in RUSH, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 709252. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 3 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 is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

DAVID L BOWLING is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Rush, KY. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is on file.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in KY (2) and MI (1).

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Kenworth, Font, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 197,591 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,591 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
0%
Median across 197,591 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-03 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kentucky (KY) 2 0 0.0% Jun 2, 2026
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Oct 9, 2025
Wyoming (WY) 1 0 0.0% Feb 27, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 2
Peterbilt 2
Eadu 1
Font 1
Mack 1
Mckt 1
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 27, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 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
88022638 Jun 2, 2026 KY 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
KY 001561A · 1XP5DBEX47N670433
0 — No
87181486 Feb 27, 2026 WY 3 CHEYENNE I-80 POE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KY 001562A · 1XKWDB9XXYR849834
0 — No
86016217 Oct 9, 2025 MI 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
KY 0011560A · 1XP5DB0X02N579188
0 — No
84156419 Mar 18, 2025 KY 3 SOMERSET
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KY 001562A · 1XKWDB9XXYR849834
2 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
KY0073268958 Dec 3, 2025 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX002977812 Mar 23, 2023 IL 1 1 Yes No Fatal
OH0018146764 Jun 22, 2001 OH 0 6 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC327675
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC327675 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0014800002 91X $750,000 Dec 10, 2018 On file ACTIVE
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0014800001 BIPD/Primary — Dec 10, 2013 Dec 10, 2018 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN375399 BIPD/Primary — Dec 10, 2002 Dec 10, 2013 REPLACED
DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY DSK001707 BIPD/Primary — Dec 10, 2001 Dec 10, 2002 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN272366 BIPD/Primary — Dec 10, 1999 Dec 10, 2001 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP80199A BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 1997 Dec 10, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 10, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 10, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 10, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 10, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Dec 10, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  6. Dec 8, 1997
    authority
    GRANTED — 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
SOMERSET KY 1 0
CHEYENNE I-80 POE WY 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws Unsafe Driving 2 0
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