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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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H D FOWLER CO INC
USDOT 391141 · EIN 91-0534909
3633 136TH PLACE SE SUITE 100, BELLEVUE, WA, 98006
(425) 654-8800 · JAMES FOWLER
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
120 / 113
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
89 / 269
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance232 pts
Unsafe Driving22 pts
Other20 pts
Driver Fitness15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.110B2II-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
WA63
OR19
ID3
WY2
MT2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.22 | 0.18 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.60 | 2.45 | ≈29–33% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 6 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 Skagit County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Skagit County, WA 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 33% (2 OOS) · Load securement 26% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 17 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: 15 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 10 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 56%
393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.43DBMA, 396.5B-L
✓ 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
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.95).
2. Other3 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLSIV, 393.95F, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.023).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2026 | PASCO, WA | ✓ |
Equipment — 48 vehicles seen in inspections
33 incomplete vehicle8 trailer5 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
JAMES FOWLER
Annual mileage
1.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
54
Registered since
1990-04-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARC STEEL LLC | 2383434 | officer | strong |
| COULEE CRANE SERVICE INC | 1341360 | officer | strong |
| DAYZELTHEMACHINE LLC | 4062774 | officer | strong |
| FOWLER CONSTRUCTION INC | 3651078 | officer | strong |
| FOWLER'S TRUCKING LLC | 4113820 | officer | strong |
| IT'S YOUR CALL TRANSPORT LLC | 3643787 | officer | strong |
| JAMES ALBERT FOWLER | 1512690 | officer | strong |
| JAMES FOWLER | 1635575 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.6M mi reported (2025)
04/25/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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