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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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JOHN BOWER JR & BRENDA BOWER
USDOT 1623652 · MC599453 · EIN 65-1200986 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2849 REACH RD, WILLIAMSPORT, PA, 17701
(570) 279-1946 · JOHN BOWER JR
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
20 / 118
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-ZA8441 · eff 08/10/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance98 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 54 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.47E | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
PA20
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.66 | 2.66 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.12 | 3.35 | ≈32–36% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-02. “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 Lycoming County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lycoming County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 55% (3 OOS) · Brakes 24% · Suspension / axle 14%
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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: 1 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 100%
393.45D-B
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.34).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 6 vehicles seen in inspections
6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN BOWER JR
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
2007-03-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BOWER JR | 881135 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JOHN BOWER JR (USDOT 881135, 2000).
Activity history (recent)
04/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
08/10/2018 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZA8441
08/10/2018 — Insurance replaced — MERCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 60462130
01/12/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/07/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0002733
04/20/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
CARGO · policy OPO0033204
04/06/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (05/13/2015)
04/11/2010 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
CARGO · policy OPO0027500
04/11/2009 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
CARGO · policy OPO0025796
08/26/2008 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAO0178687
04/11/2008 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
CARGO · policy OPO0023405
03/17/2008 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2008)
08/26/2007 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAO0178664
07/30/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/21/2007)
04/23/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/02/2008)
03/27/2007 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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