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DAVE BOWEN TRANSPORTATION LLC
DBA: Dave Bowen Transport
Marion, AR
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 640098 · MC 261465
No Safety Rating
Active 17 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 1993
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-261465 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 17 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on August 27, 2009; first granted July 28, 1993 (33 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC261465
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP12359A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
640098
MC Number
MC-261465
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 7, 1996
Authority First Granted
July 28, 1993
Authority Reinstated
August 27, 2009
Annual Mileage
68,003 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Marion, AR
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
2 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
ND1
SD1
TX1
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 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C8F1572172 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X47D683246 | 2 | — |
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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | TR57007626 | FARGO ND | I | 4 | — | TENARIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X47D683246 13N1532C8F1572172 |
AR K822732 TN U692999 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 5180002143 | FREDERICK SD | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X47D683246 13N1532C8F1572172 |
AR K882732 TN U692999 |
| 393.65C-FIS | Fuel - Improper securement of fuel tank. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.65C-FIS | Fuel - Improper securement of fuel tank. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| March 29, 2024 | V241378228 | US 59 QUEEN CITY, TX | II | — | — | NORIT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X47D683246 13N1532C8F1572172 |
AR K822732 TN U692999 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TENARIS | 1 | July 24, 2026 |
| NORIT | 1 | March 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 27, 2009 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 26, 1994 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| October 15, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 1993 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 9, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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