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JAMES E BOWMAN
DBA: Jim Bowman Farms
Bloomsburg, PA
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 560055 · MC 659470
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 2008
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-659470 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Westfield Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 15, 2018; first granted October 21, 2008 (18 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC659470
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAG 4 989 20J
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
560055
MC Number
MC-659470
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 14, 1994
Authority First Granted
October 21, 2008
Authority Reinstated
June 15, 2018
Annual Mileage
92,299 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
8 Hacks Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James E. Bowman
Officer 2
Cody John Bowman
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsLogs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2025 | PA | — | — | 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
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 41 ft | 1GRAA8224EW703741 | 1 | — |
| 1999 International F-9370 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFBASR8XC077165 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | F501412115 | SR0015 TIOGA TWP - PA WELCOME, PA | III | — | — | GARY MAHANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSFBASR8XC077165 1GRAA8224EW703741 |
PA AE90261 PA PT872C3 |
| January 30, 2024 | SPT0442056 | CAMPBELL (EB), NY | II | 6 | 3 | WISE FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT GDAN |
2FUYDXYB5SA634054 1GRAA8524BW702922 |
PA AG51263 PA PT312P2 |
| 393.51 | OOSNo or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | OOSInadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | OOSInadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8H05 | Driver failed to appropriately indicate location and remarks for changes in duty status. | |||||||||
| 395.8F12 | Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GARY MAHANY | 1 | April 30, 2024 |
| WISE FOODS | 1 | January 30, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 4, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 15, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 23, 2014 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 26, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 26, 2009 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 21, 2009 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 6, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 18, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 21, 2014 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 18, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
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