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HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING COMPANY INC
Wintersville, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 356919 · MC 13253
Active
Authority Active
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-13253 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$0 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC013253
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, since October 1, 2013
Authority Age
20 yrs, 8 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 1989)
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC013253
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond · $0 · Policy 0778238
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EBA 050 53 04
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy EPP 050 53 04
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo · required
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
356919
MC Number
MC-13253
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated August 8, 1989
Rating Source
FMCSA safety review · 37 years ago
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
July 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 9, 1989
Authority Granted
January 10, 2006
Annual Mileage
139,438 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
324 Two Ridge Road, Wintersville, OH 43953
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles J Bowers
Officer 2
Howard L Bowers Iii
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKDP4TX0EJ402202 | 0 | Clean |
| June 27, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 3WKDD40X5MF446714 | 0 | Clean |
| May 15, 2024 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKDP4TX0EJ402202 | 2 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH3
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TX0EJ402202 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Talbert | Flatbed · 48 ft | 40FSK4822D1032879 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD40X5MF446714 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Talbert | Other Trailer · 5 ft | 40FAK0515J1036260 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 10, 2006 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| December 22, 2005 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 22, 2005 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 22, 2005 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 22, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 22, 2005 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 24, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Property Broker |
| July 16, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract Carrier |
| December 14, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| September 29, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 29, 2018 | Cargo | On file |
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