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BOWERS TRUCKING LLC
Peck, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2786554 · MC 17695
Broker (Inactive)
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2017
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-17695 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Secura Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 22.2% of 9 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC017695
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
8 yrs, 8 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 12, 2018; first granted May 25, 2017 (9 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC017695
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A3452791
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2786554
MC Number
MC-17695
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 31, 2015
Authority First Granted
May 25, 2017
Authority Reinstated
February 12, 2018
Annual Mileage
250,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4787 Paldi Road, Peck, MI 48466
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Scot Bowers
Officer 2
Todd Bowers
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance39
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (16.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
33.3% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI10
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Dump
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Fruehuaf | Dump · 28 ft | 1JJU284F5XS550745 | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X1DR959830 | 4 | — |
| 2027 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1E1D1M486VRC22783 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKPDD3J81K970906 | 3 | 1 |
| Rhode | Semi-trailer | 1A9SD2845GP432721 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X3YJ864923 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX3EJ413921 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EXXEJ413916 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2026 | KOCHJ02712 | MI, MI | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW RHODE |
1XKZD40X4JJ216918 1A9SD2842NP432048 |
MI BE54329 MI E472965 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | PATTM05651 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH FRUEHUAF FRUE |
1XKDD40X1DR959830 1JJU284F5XS550745 1JJU254F0XS550747 |
MI BD31773 MI D590777 MI D590776 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | BURGM07407 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EADU |
2WKPDD3J81K970906 1E1D1M486VRC22783 1E1W1L484VRC22784 |
MI BE41835 MI E090324 MI E090323 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| May 15, 2026 | PRESR02868 | MI, MI | I | 14 | 4 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EAST |
2WKPDD3J81K970906 1E1D1M486VRC22783 1E1W1L484VRC22784 |
MI BE41835 MI E090324 MI E090323 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BNMH | OOSBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-ATIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | BURGM07240 | AINGER RD, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EAST |
2WKPDD3J81K970906 1E1D1M486VRC22783 1E1W1L484VRC22784 |
MI BE41835 MI E090324 MI E090323 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 20, 2025 | KOCHJ02192 | M-46 @ OAK RD, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH RHODE |
1XKDP4EX3EJ413921 1A9SD2845GP432721 |
MI BC74588 MI E435092 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| October 7, 2025 | KOCHJ02171 | M-25 @ MYERS RD, MI | I | 22 | 5 | VERONA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH FRUEHUAF FRUE |
1XKDDB0X3YJ864923 1JJU284F5XS550745 1JJU254F0XS550747 |
MI BA69647 MI D590777 MI D590776 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BNMH | OOSBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMCBAD | Air Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 5, 2025 | MALIK03173 | S/B M-53 @ 28 MILE RD, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH FRUEHUAF FRUE |
1XKDD40X1DR959830 1JJU284F5XS550745 1JJU254F0XS550747 |
MI BD31773 MI D590777 MI D590776 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 10, 2025 | COPEK03293 | NB I-75 @ CROOKS, MI | III | 1 | — | S/A/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FRUEHUAF FRUE |
1XKDD40X1DR959830 1JJU284F5XS550745 1JJU254F0XS550747 |
MI BD31773 MI D590777 MI D590776 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| November 19, 2024 | KOCHJ01760 | M-81@ M-24, MI | I | 10 | 3 | MICHIGAN SUGAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FRUEHUAF FRUE |
1XKDP4EXXEJ413916 1JJU284F5XS550745 1JJU254F0XS550747 |
MI BC84358 MI D590777 MI D590776 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| VERONA | 1 | October 7, 2025 |
| MICHIGAN SUGAR | 1 | November 19, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2023 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| February 12, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 25, 2017 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 14, 2023 | BROKER | On Record |
| December 26, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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