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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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BOWERMAN TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1301864 · MC507538 · EIN 22-3870434 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
180 LEE LANE, SEARCY, AR, 72143
(800) 928-4503 · CARL HARRIS
85
Low risk
Risk factors
9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
102 / 110
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
269 / 1033
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Spinnaker Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy SHD-84229246 · eff 02/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance867 pts
Unsafe Driving144 pts
Other22 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance22 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 200 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 100 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 48 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 44 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TALS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
Most inspected states
AR87
TX64
TN33
MO19
IL13
MS12
OK10
IN6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.29 | 1.18 | ≈14–21% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | ≈10–17% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.35 | 2.39 | ≈31–35% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 12 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in AR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from AR to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 55% · Speeding 34% · Other 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 95% · False log / RODS 5%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 51% (20 OOS) · Brakes 20% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 17% (5 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 33 inspections, 16 violations, 6 OOS, 21 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 6 OOS · 75%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.75A1-TEPBM
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 38 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.763).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLML
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 51 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.968).
3. Other2 viol · 13%
393.9A-LTSIR, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 02/06/2026 | MARSHALL, AR | ✓ | ||
| 01/12/2026 | Clear Lake Twp, IL | ✓ | ||
| 12/30/2025 | JACKSONVILLE, AR | ✓ | ||
| 08/26/2025 | CHESTERFIELD, MO | ✓ | ||
| 07/27/2025 | Rural Morgan, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/30/2025 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 03/24/2025 | CHANDLER, OK | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/21/2025 | MORRILTON, AR | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 93 vehicles seen in inspections
50 trailer43 truck
Company profile
Officer
CARL HARRIS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
10.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
110
Registered since
2004-11-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL TRANSPORT INC | 515580 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
10.5M mi reported (2025)
03/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP94444A
02/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Spinnaker Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SHD-84229246
02/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP94444A
02/15/2023 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0092396001
01/23/2023 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0092396001
02/20/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000498-01
01/23/2022 — Insurance replaced — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000498-01
01/23/2021 — Insurance replaced — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy TMC1308429
01/23/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882936 02
12/27/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/23/2020)
01/23/2019 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882936 01
01/23/2019 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882936 01
11/20/2018 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882936
10/24/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/30/2018)
10/16/2018 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882936 01
07/05/2018 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882936 01
01/23/2018 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08362102
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