A J BOWER INC

DOT 1712032 MC 628061 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
38 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 5.26% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
11 units

Drivers: 11

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

800 E FIFTH STREET, BERWICK, PA, 18603

Phone Number

(570) 394-3352

Mailing Address

359 BOWERS ROAD, BERWICK, PA, 18603

Cell Phone

(570) 336-4471

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(570) 752-6860

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
18 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-08-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-06-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-03-26 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2020-05-18 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2020-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-10-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-10-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-10-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-05-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC628061 2020-05-18

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-09-04 BIPD/Excess KXA021712501 $4,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2025-09-04 BIPD/Primary KAA021712501 $1,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-07-18 BIPD/Primary BA174602 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-09-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-03-26 BIPD/Primary BA174602 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-07-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-01-20 BIPD/Primary 5010528 $5,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2020-05-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-10-24 BIPD/Primary 5010528 $5,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2020-01-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-10-24 BIPD/Primary BA172928 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-10-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-10-24 BIPD/Primary LFB0017881 $5,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-10-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-10-24 BIPD/Primary BA164151 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-10-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-10-21 BIPD/Primary BA164151 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-10-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-10-24 BIPD/Primary GLA5992345 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2011-10-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-05-14 BIPD/Primary TP241417 $5,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-11-24 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-12-03 BIPD/Primary TP210882 $5,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-05-14 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

5.26%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

38 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 38 Last inspection: May 29, 2026 Total crashes: 3

FMCSA Inspection Records (38 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 29, 2026

XL00110507

Level 3 PA PREVOST CA 2PCH3349...

Apr 8, 2026

SPRVI01095

Level 3 NJ 2PCH3349...

Feb 25, 2026

C112002314

Level 5 PA MOTORCOACH 2MG3JMHA...

Feb 25, 2026

C112002316

Level 5 PA MOTOR COAC 1M83JMPA...

Feb 25, 2026

C112002315

Level 5 PA PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Feb 25, 2026

C112002317

Level 5 PA MOTORCOACH 2M93JMPA...

Oct 7, 2025

C112002199

Level 5 PA MOTORCOACH 2MG3JMBA...

Oct 7, 2025

C112002197

Level 5 PA PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Oct 7, 2025

C112002198

Level 5 PA PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Oct 7, 2025

C112002196

Level 5 PA MOTORCOACH 2MG3JMHA...

May 16, 2025

E935513653

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 PA MCIN 2M93JMPA...

May 16, 2025

H126513643

3 viol.
Level 1 PA PVTW 2PCH3349...

May 16, 2025

1670000121

Level 1 US MOTOR COAC 1M83JMPA...

Mar 20, 2025

C112002115

Level 5 PA MOTORCOACH 2M93JMPA...

Mar 20, 2025

C112002112

Level 5 PA MOTORCOACH 1M83JMPA...
Total Inspections

38

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

38

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (3 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Jun 21, 2024

CT • CT2400239393

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 23, 2023

PA • PA305553400X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 13, 2012

NJ • NJ0012168709

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

1

Total Crashes

3

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

8

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

38
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

11
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

11

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

11

CDL Drivers: 11
Interstate: 11
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 11
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

11

Power Units

0

Trucks

11

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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