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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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DAVE BOWEN TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1726647 · MC738029 · EIN 27-4357255 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2037 DOBLER RD, STERLING, MI, 48659
(989) 654-9467 · JODY BOWEN
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 36.4% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
32 / 33
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
25 / 180
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 48-444240-00 · eff 04/25/2016
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate36.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance128 pts
Unsafe Driving37 pts
Other22 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 60 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 8 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
MI25
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.30 | 1.20 | ≈13–20% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.17 | 0.17 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.20 | 0.20 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.72 | 4.72 | ≈52–56% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Jackson County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jackson County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 54% · Following / lane / reckless 46%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 10 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 73% (9 OOS) · Brakes 13% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 9%
• 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 35 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: 4 inspections, 7 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other5 viol · 71%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLL, 393.60D
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 29%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 396.17C-PI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.54).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2025 | STANDISH, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
18 truck17 trailer5 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JODY BOWEN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
31
Registered since
2008-01-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| D&J BOWEN DUST CONTROL | 3393559 | 1 VINs | strong |
| SMM SOUTHEAST LLC | 310299 | officer | strong |
| MIELKE TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 3426661 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/30/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
04/25/2016 — Insurance filed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 48-444240-00
04/25/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0017528
04/25/2014 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 7982847
05/31/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/14/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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