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HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING COMPANY INC
Wintersville, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 356919 · MC 13253
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-13253 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC13253
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, since October 1, 2013
Authority Age
20 yrs, 9 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC13253
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
MC013253
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EBA 050 53 04
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy EPP 050 53 04
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 0778238
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
356919
MC Number
MC-13253
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
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
Howard L Bowers Iii
Officer 2
Charles J Bowers
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
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.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | 1772000511 | ROOTSTOWN OH | II | — | — | PRIME METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKDP4TX0EJ402202 40FAK0515J1036260 |
OH PWS8535 OH TRS8475 |
| June 27, 2025 | 1777000562 | PORT WASHINGTON OH | II | — | — | HOWARD BOWERS CONTRACTING CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
3WKDD40X5MF446714 40FSK4822D1032879 |
OH PWP2246 OH TRS8480 |
| May 15, 2024 | 3275013689 | CAMBRIDGE SCALES, OH | II | 2 | — | COLUMBUS EQUIPPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKDP4TX0EJ402202 40FSK4822D1032879 |
OH PWS8535 OH TRS8480 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 26, 2024 | 0499009958 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | — | — | JSW STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALB |
3WKDD40X5MF446714 40FSK5337H1035711 |
OH PWP2246 OH TRS8475 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PRIME METALS | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| HOWARD BOWERS CONTRACTING CO. | 1 | June 27, 2025 |
| COLUMBUS EQUIPPMENT | 1 | May 15, 2024 |
| JSW STEEL | 1 | January 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Household Goods |
| September 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 4, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 10, 2006 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| January 10, 2006 | Active GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 22, 2005 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED 3 authorities | Common Carrier |
| December 22, 2005 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 22, 2005 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Property Broker |
| November 24, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Property Broker |
| November 10, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Property Broker |
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 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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