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BOWENS BUS SERVICE INC

USDOT 901883 • 1940 RIVER ST, RHINELANDER, WI, 54501

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
901,883
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Wisconsin
Phone
7153623996
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
47
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
56,500
BOC-3 Agent
CTC INC.
Physical Address
1940 RIVER ST, RHINELANDER, WI, 54501
Contact
Phone: 7153623996

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jan 15, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-564651ACTIVEUnknownJan 24, 2019

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPHPK1764615ON FILEJan 15, 2018Feb 14, 2019
HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB00000014106EON FILEJan 15, 2010Mar 14, 2018

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPHPK1764615REPLACEDJan 15, 2018Jan 15, 2019
HARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA00000014105ECANCELLEDJan 15, 2010Dec 22, 2010
HARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA00000014105EREPLACEDJan 15, 2010Jan 15, 2010
HARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB00000014106ECANCELLEDJan 15, 2010Dec 22, 2010
HARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessCMB00000014106EREPLACEDJan 15, 2010Jan 15, 2010
HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA00000014105EREPLACEDJan 15, 2010Jan 15, 2018
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAR 1221209-00REPLACEDFeb 1, 2007Jan 15, 2010
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAR 1221209-00CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2007Mar 25, 2010
UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary3 64 75 74REPLACEDFeb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2007
UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Excess3 64 75 75REPLACEDFeb 1, 2006Jan 15, 2010

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLPHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYPHPK1764615BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2019Feb 14, 2019
TERM/REPLPHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYPHPK1764615BIPD/PrimaryJan 15, 2019Jan 15, 2019
CANCELHARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANYCMB00000014106EBIPD/ExcessMar 14, 2018Mar 14, 2018
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANYBA00000014105EBIPD/PrimaryJan 15, 2018Jan 15, 2018
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANYCMB00000014106EBIPD/ExcessDec 22, 2010Dec 22, 2010
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANYBA00000014105EBIPD/PrimaryDec 22, 2010Dec 22, 2010
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAR 1221209-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2010Mar 25, 2010
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANYBA00000014105EBIPD/PrimaryJan 15, 2010Jan 15, 2010
TERM/REPLUTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.3 64 75 75BIPD/ExcessJan 15, 2010Jan 15, 2010
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAR 1221209-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 15, 2010Jan 15, 2010
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANYCMB00000014106EBIPD/ExcessJan 15, 2010Jan 15, 2010
TERM/REPLUTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.3 64 75 74BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2007Feb 1, 2007

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC564651COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 18, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 24, 2019
MC564651COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 19, 2010
MC564651MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 11, 2006—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
3
Violations
4
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
47
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
Crash Records
14

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 3 of 3 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 3 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (4 violations from 3 inspections)

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Violation Summary (4 violations from 3 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SABrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83HExhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62-BEIWindshield wipers inoperative114Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Inspection History (3 inspections)

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Inspection History (3 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Dec 19, 202586626410RHINELANDER WIWILevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 9, 202585755430RHINELANDER WIWILevel 5THOMAS BUI MOTOR COACH3393.47A-BCFSBD-SA, 393.83H, 393.62-BEIYes
Sep 9, 202585756444RHINELANDER WIWILevel 5FREIGHTLIN MOTOR COACH1393.45D-BNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

3 total · 33.3% OOS
2025-092025-12
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

RHINELANDER WI3 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
14
Fatalities
0
Injuries
17
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
12

Crash History (14 records)

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Crash History (14 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 19, 2026WIINJURY03CRESCENTSTH 047 SB...105338BOWENS BUS SERVICE INC
Apr 24, 2025WIINJURY01PELICANTIMBER DR...149275BOWENS BUS SERVICE INC
Feb 23, 2022WITOW00NEWBOLDSTH 047 SB...Y69642BOWENS BUS SERVICE INC
Sep 29, 2021WITOW00NEWBOLDVELVET LAKE RD...755807BOWENS BUS SERVICE INC
Jun 25, 2019WITOW00————
Sep 25, 2018WIINJURY02————
Oct 10, 2017WITOW00————
Jan 30, 2017WIINJURY01————
Mar 16, 2016WIINJURY01————
Apr 22, 2015WIINJURY01————
Jul 31, 2012WIINJURY04————
Apr 15, 2010WIINJURY03————
Sep 4, 2003WIINJURY01————
Nov 17, 2000WITOW00————

Compliance Timeline

27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 19, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in WI
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Apr 24, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in WI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 23, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 25, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 14, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 24, 2019
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-564651
Jan 15, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 25, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 14, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jan 15, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 10, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 30, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 16, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 22, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 31, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Dec 22, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Dec 22, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 15, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Mar 25, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 15, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 15, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Excess
Jan 15, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 15, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Feb 1, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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