Bowers Trucking & Logistics Safety Record

DOT# 597240 · Ponca City, OK 74604 · 5807627066

Legal name: Bowers Trucking INC

C

Average safety record — scored 47/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 01/30/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 47/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 30/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Bowers Trucking & Logistics (DOT# 597240) in Ponca City, Oklahoma has 190 inspections on record with 171 violations and a 11.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.

190 Inspections
11.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
5 Crashes
1 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.6%
Carrier: 11.6% (22 of 190) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.7%
Carrier: 3.7% (7 of 190) National: 6.4%
62% OOS rate better than 62% of carriers in Oklahoma

Violation Categories · 171 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

171 total violations across 190 inspections
28 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
69
Unsafe Driving
72
Hours of Service
21
Driver Fitness
6
Hazardous Materials
3

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 32 states
Level 1: 41 (22%) Level 2: 64 (34%) Level 3: 85 (45%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/30/2026 OK 3 0 0
01/23/2026 OK 2 0 0
01/15/2026 TN 3 0 0
01/14/2026 OK 3 0 0
01/12/2026 IA 2 1 0
01/02/2026 MO 2 2 0
12/31/2025 KS 3 0 0
12/30/2025 KY 3 0 0
12/15/2025 TN 3 0 0
12/14/2025 OK 1 2 0

Crash History · 5 records

1 fatal crash
2 injury crashes
22-AUG-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
22-AUG-24 TN 0 0 0
21-JAN-26 IN 0 0 0
20-MAR-25 TX 0 0 0
17-APR-25 MN 0 1 0
03-MAY-25 OK 3 3 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC492389
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Inactive
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 1
Drivers 1
Fleet Size Owner-Operator
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 04/10/1995
MCS-150 Filed 20260326 0
Address 64417 US Highway 60, Ponca City, OK 74604

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Resources

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