BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT 366394 MC 195917 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
69 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 31.88% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
53 units

Drivers: 52

Trailers: 33 (33 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

1827 SANDUSKY STREET, FOSTORIA, OH, 44830

Phone Number

(800) 440-4284

Mailing Address

1827 SANDUSKY STREET, FOSTORIA, OH, 44830

Cell Phone

(419) 392-2478

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(419) 419-0193

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 6 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 6 mo

Broker

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-06-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-06-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-06-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-06-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-04-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-12-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-12-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-04-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-12-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-12-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-04-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-12-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-12-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-04-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-12-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-12-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

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: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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
2025-07-01 BIPD/Primary WPP 8200143-00 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2023-07-01 BIPD/Primary 6516860 $1,000,000 BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY 2025-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA-X20040 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2023-07-31 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-07-01 BIPD/Primary BA611343 $1,000,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE C… 2011-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-07-01 BIPD/Primary BA611320 $1,000,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE C… 2010-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-07-01 BIPD/Primary BA611293 $1,000,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE C… 2009-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-04-18 CARGO IMP 5073100 $1,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 2013-07-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-01-01 BIPD/Primary BA611279 $1,000,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE C… 2008-07-25 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-04-18 CARGO RICOH0001103 $1,000,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2008-04-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-01-01 BIPD/Primary BA611251 $1,000,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE C… 2008-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-04-18 CARGO DSHA00001473 $1,000,000 CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2007-04-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-01-01 BIPD/Primary BA611214 $1,000,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE C… 2007-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-04-18 CARGO DSHA00000975 $1,000,000 CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2006-04-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-01-01 BIPD/Primary BA611166 $1,000,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE C… 2006-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-04-18 CARGO DSHA00000520 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2005-04-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-01-01 BIPD/Primary BA611118 $1,000,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE C… 2005-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-01-01 BIPD/Primary BA611064 $1,000,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE C… 2004-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-01-01 BIPD/Primary DS1363 $1,000,000 DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPA… 2003-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-04-18 CARGO 8525511 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2004-04-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-01-01 BIPD/Primary 0822-00-009791 $1,000,000 EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU… 2002-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-08-08 CARGO MX197502039 ATL $1,000,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2000-08-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

31.88%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

69 inspections · 22 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

37 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 69 Last inspection: Jul 14, 2026 Total crashes: 131

FMCSA Inspection Records (69 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 14, 2026

DEJOS02835

5 viol. 4 OOS
Level 2 MI PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jul 6, 2026

LYDEC04804

1 viol.
Level 2 MI KW 1XKDDB9X...

Jun 25, 2026

ROBER00975

1 viol.
Level 3 MI PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Jun 16, 2026

1339001218

1 viol.
Level 2 OH PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Apr 15, 2026

STRAL04649

1 viol.
Level 2 MI PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Apr 6, 2026

1339001026

Level 2 OH KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Apr 2, 2026

HADZM05163

3 viol.
Level 3 MI PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Mar 3, 2026

0315000492

Level 3 OH KENWORTH 1XKADB9X...

Feb 20, 2026

1383000077

1 viol.
Level 3 OH PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jan 20, 2026

MATTB07147

3 viol.
Level 2 MI PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Jan 5, 2026

PATTM05318

1 viol.
Level 3 MI PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Dec 11, 2025

0700000957

Level 3 OH PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Nov 19, 2025

BIEGK00554

10 viol. 8 OOS
Level 1 MI PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Nov 4, 2025

WILLD03987

1 viol.
Level 3 MI PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Oct 28, 2025

9667001075

Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...
Total Inspections

69

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

69

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (131 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 15, 2026

MI • MI0003790802

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 20, 2025

OH • OH0253114885

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 8, 2025

MI • MI0003519227

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 12, 2025

MI • MI0003454253

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 21, 2025

IN • IN0904656982

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Dec 5, 2024

MI • MI0003367046

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 8, 2024

OH • OH0245121566

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 17, 2024

MI • MI0003226963

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 19, 2024

MI • MI0003101978

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2024

MI • MI0003094567

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 27, 2023

OH • OH0235242515

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 18, 2023

OH • OH0236142720

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 18, 2023

OH • OH0235067181

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 31, 2023

MI • MI0002809192

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 17, 2022

MI • MI0002699528

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

73

Total Crashes

131

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

34

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 24
OOS: 9

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

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

69
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

53
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

53

32 owned

Trailers

33

33 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

52

CDL Drivers: 52
Interstate: 42
Intrastate: 10
Driver Inspections

37

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 42
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 1
Intrastate (<100 mi): 9

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Metal Sheets/Coils Machinery Grain/Feed

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

53

Power Units

53

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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