Bowers Trucking Inc
Unclaimed
Interstate
(1 review)
5.0
out of 5
- USDOT
- 597240
- Docket
- MC492389
- Website
- Bowers Trucking Inc
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
Overview
Bowers Trucking, Inc. was formed in the early 1960’s by Glen C. Bowers as a carrier branch to service the product and equipment hauling needs for Glen Bowers Sawmill & Lumber Company based out of Fairfax, Oklahoma. At that time, Bowers carried lumber to several large contracts throughout the region; including La-Z Boy Furniture, Pepsi and Coca-Cola Crate Companies and fulfilled several US government orders.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47 | 9 | 0 |
| Leased | 9 | 104 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Driveaway / Towaway
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Oilfield Equipment
- Meat
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Utility
- Farm Supplies
- Construction
Truck Types
- Container
- Dry Van
- Reefer
- Flatbed
Shipment Types
- Less than Truckload
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 3,960,000 (2023)
- Electronic Tracking
- 100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Bowers Trucking Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Contract Active — 10/16/2008 (15 years, 6 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 6 | 13 | 2.11 | 17.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3.31 | 44% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0.43 | 22.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 | 20.7% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Crash Reports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 98 | 2 | 2.04% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 52 | 12 | 23.08% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Great West Casualty Co.
- Policy limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy number
- MCP25222A
- Effective date
- 09/01/2020
- Address
- 1100 West 29 Th St., P.O. Box 277, South Sioux City, NE, US, 68776
- Phone
- +1-800-228-8602
FL
Verified Broker from Florida
April 29, 2023
“Full Truckload from Dallas, TX to Oklahoma City, OK”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Bowers Trucking worked with us on a food-grade dry van shipment. Professional staff, Rick and Gabe. Driver was in communication throughout the trip. Great job by this carrier.
- Lanes
- Dallas, TX to Oklahoma City, OK
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
