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BOWENS BUS SERVICE INC
Rhinelander, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 901883 · MC 564651
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-564651 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC564651
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy CID 1135569
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
901883
MC Number
MC-564651
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
January 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 28, 2000
Authority Granted
July 11, 2006
Annual Mileage
56,500 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1940 River St, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Wendy L Bowen
Officer 2
Jeffrey Bowen
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsPassengersConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2026 | WI | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Snow |
| April 24, 2025 | WI | — | 1 | — | 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
WI4
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 47 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C4JM037347 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 335 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NPLHZ8X15M849732 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner FS 65 Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAAXAK04CL89331 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner FS 65 Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAAXDC15CM96541 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | 2709003989 | RHINELANDER WI | II | 6 | 1 | BOWENS BUS SERVICE | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C4JM037347 |
WI RB37724 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 19, 2025 | 2449008743 | RHINELANDER WI | II | — | — | SELF | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPLHZ8X15M849732 |
WI JB16712 |
| September 9, 2025 | 2449008571 | RHINELANDER WI | V | 1 | — | SELF | Motor Coach |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZAAXDC15CM96541 |
WI 29366B |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 9, 2025 | 2449008568 | RHINELANDER WI | V | 3 | 2 | SELF | Motor Coach |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZAAXAK04CL89331 |
WI 1970B |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.62-BEI | OOSBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed) | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 11, 2006 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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