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BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC
Fostoria, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 366394 · MC 195917
Satisfactory
Active 32 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-195917 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
17.9% OOS · 69 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 32 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 69 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC195917
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAT001169600
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WPP 8200143-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
366394
MC Number
MC-195917
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 19, 1989
Authority Granted
March 30, 1994
Annual Mileage
2,366,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1827 Sandusky Street, Fostoria, OH 44830
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Donald K Bowling
Officer 2
Jeff Beck
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
69
Driver Inspections
42
Vehicle Inspections
31
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance58
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate35.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.3pp higher)
17.9% of 39 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
54th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
11 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 42 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 42 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 42 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 42 inspections
Crash History (7)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
7
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
7
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 15, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| June 20, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| April 8, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 12, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 21, 2025 | IN | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 5, 2024 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI28
OH26
IN2
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (63)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~32
of 53 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~31
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
28
Semi-trailer
19
Flatbed
11
Not Applicable
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7PD873742 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 45 ft | 5MAPA4538PA072258 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148304Y1594659 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X35J088610 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5ND797693 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9PD873743 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X3KD236504 | 3 | — |
| Mcoa | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48257C013255 | 3 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4847HA038897 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X6ND797695 | 2 | — |
Show all 63 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X4TJ671002 | 2 | — |
| 1995 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X5SR683737 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X26N883471 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0PD873744 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2MD740530 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3MD740505 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3ND797692 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9XXJD458195 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2T9FA486431011237 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 28 ft | 5MAPA2831NA064550 | 2 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA2833FA033270 | 2 | 1 |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA2833JA041930 | 2 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA2837FA033272 | 2 | — |
| Mcoa | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA2931RA064017 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 45 ft | 5MAPA453XPA072259 | 2 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4849HA038898 | 2 | — |
| Mana | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA50836C010049 | 2 | — |
| Mcoa | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA5083EA030022 | 2 | 1 |
| Mcoa | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA5084DA025829 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 26 ft | 13N126403X1581702 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 26 ft | 13N126404Y1588207 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 26 ft | 13N126407W1579272 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX0RD893942 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X9SR655083 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X5YJ840022 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X06N883680 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X07N672268 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X14D835902 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X24D817666 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X27D654702 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X36N897217 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X67N653126 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X77N880132 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X87N653127 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X94D817664 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1MD740504 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4GD301947 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5PD873741 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6MD740529 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X8JD458194 | 1 | 1 |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA2422FA033273 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA2429JA041931 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA2939DA025704 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | — | 5MAPA45256C011511 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 45 ft | 5MAPA4536PA072257 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4838PA072255 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA483XPA072256 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48447C012552 | 1 | — |
| Mcoa | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4871GA037706 | 1 | — |
| Mcoa | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4875GA037708 | 1 | 1 |
| Mcoa | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA5086JA041932 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 51 ft | 5MAPA5187KA048811 | 1 | — |
| Mcoa | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA52738A015478 | 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 (69)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 1339001417 | FINDLAY OH | II | 1 | — | CLIFFS STEEL INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XP5DB9X87N653127 5MAPA45256C011511 |
OH PXC2503 OH TRV6282 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| September 10, 2026 | NEGUB03270 | MI, MI | II | 8 | 1 | WORTHINGTON STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MCOA |
1XPXDP9X8JD458194 5MAPA5086JA041932 |
OH PWS9534 OH TQZ3250 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | 3286001537 | WAPAKONETA OH | III | — | — | CLIFFS STEEL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MACK TRAIL |
1XPXD49X9PD873743 5MAPA4847HA038897 |
OH PWW3875 OH TQR9104 |
| August 31, 2026 | 1706000967 | WAPAKONETA OH | II | 1 | — | CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MACK TRAIL |
1XPXDP9XXJD458195 5MAPA2831NA064550 5MAPA2427NA064551 |
OH PWS9535 OH TTB8371 OH TTB8373 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| August 30, 2026 | 1218000069 | WAPAKONETA OH | I | 3 | — | CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWDB9X35J088610 13N148304Y1594659 |
KY A97130 MI B617009 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | LANES04319 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X1MD740504 5MAPA5187KA048811 |
OH PWM9227 OH TRE5638 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | LITTJ05810 | MI, MI | II | 1 | 1 | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MCOA |
1XP5DB9X24D817666 5MAPA52738A015478 |
OH PWS9638 OH TQW8471 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 17, 2026 | 1796001236 | CLYDE OH | II | 1 | — | CROWN CORK SEAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X7PD873742 5MAPA4538PA072258 |
OH PWW4422 OH TTH6444 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | DEJOS02890 | MI, MI | III | — | — | CLEVELAND CLIFFS STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MCKT MCKT |
1XPXD49X0PD873744 5MAPA2833FA033270 5MAPA2429FA033271 |
OH PWW4423 OH TQL3921 OH TQL3922 |
| July 14, 2026 | DEJOS02835 | MI, MI | II | 5 | 4 | CLIFFS STEEL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MCKT MCKT |
1XPXD49X0PD873744 5MAPA2833FA033270 5MAPA2429FA033271 |
OH PWW4423 OH TQL3921 OH TQL3922 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CLIFFS STEEL INC | 17 | October 19, 2026 |
| WORTHINGTON STEEL | 10 | September 10, 2026 |
| CLIFFS | 7 | August 31, 2026 |
| CLEVELAND CLIFFS STEEL | 2 | July 28, 2026 |
| SPARTAN STEEL | 2 | October 6, 2025 |
| NORTH STAR BLUE SCOPE LLC | 2 | July 22, 2025 |
| CROWN CORK SEAL | 1 | August 17, 2026 |
| WS | 1 | January 5, 2026 |
| NOVA | 1 | July 22, 2025 |
| CROWN CORK & SEAL COMPANY | 1 | August 7, 2024 |
| KENWAL | 1 | August 5, 2024 |
| CROWN CORK & SEAL COMPANY USA | 1 | July 15, 2024 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 24, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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