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MICHAEL LEWIS BOWEN
DBA: Bowen's Bus Service
Glenelg, MD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 989136 · MC 566339
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-566339 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
3 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
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC566339
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BA155003
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
989136
MC Number
MC-566339
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
June 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 13, 2001
Authority Granted
June 23, 2006
Annual Mileage
848,500 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3625 Ten Oaks Rd, Glenelg, MD 21737
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael L Bowen
Officer 2
Michael L. Bowen
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 6502C00006 | GLENELG MD | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
THOMAS BUILT |
1T7Y84G21M1166914 |
MD H8610C |
| May 31, 2024 | 6502999544 | PSC TERMINAL, MD | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
THOMAS BUILT |
1T7Y84G21M1166914 |
MD H8610C |
| September 29, 2023 | 6522004689 | PSC TERMINAL, MD | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
THOMAS BUILT |
1T7Y84G21M1166914 |
MD H8610C |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 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
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 | MD | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 23, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD2
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 84 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Thomas Built HDX | Bus - School Bus | 1T7Y84G21M1166914 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 28, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 16, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 5, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 23, 2006 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 24, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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