Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 209921 · MC-161023 · Updated 06/13/2026
BOWDEN TRUCKING INC
4 power unitsavg 11.2 yrLocal · 1 statesCLAYTON, AL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-161023 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.2Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
Watch · 2
Multiple injury crashes4 crashes involving injuries are on record.Not enough inspection history to rate3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 44 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1982.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 10 inspections.
Operating authority4444 yr active
since 1982Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.2 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
44 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is BOWDEN TRUCKING INC safe to work with?
Is BOWDEN TRUCKING INC safe to load? BOWDEN TRUCKING INC (USDOT 209921, MC-161023) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in CLAYTON, AL, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 44 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 10 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked
What is BOWDEN TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
BOWDEN TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 209921, and its motor carrier number is MC-161023.
Is BOWDEN TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, BOWDEN TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BOWDEN TRUCKING INC's safety record?
BOWDEN TRUCKING INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is BOWDEN TRUCKING INC's fleet?
BOWDEN TRUCKING INC operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BOWDEN TRUCKING INC based?
BOWDEN TRUCKING INC is based in CLAYTON, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.