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Carrier profile · USDOT 480898 · Updated 06/13/2026

FESSLER & BOWMAN INC

127 power unitsavg 5.3 yrRegional · 5 statesHOLLY, MI
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linksfesslerbowman.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
127Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
2014–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(810) 252-0459Email dispatchtunsworth@fesslerbowman.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 34 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority34 yr active
since 1992
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

127 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.3 yr

Model years 2014–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

34 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 34-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is FESSLER & BOWMAN INC safe to work with?

Is FESSLER & BOWMAN INC safe to load? FESSLER & BOWMAN INC (USDOT 480898) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HOLLY, MI, operating 127 power units and 127 drivers. Operating authority has been active 34 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 24 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. 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 FESSLER & BOWMAN INC's USDOT number?

FESSLER & BOWMAN INC's USDOT number is 480898.

Is FESSLER & BOWMAN INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, FESSLER & BOWMAN INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is FESSLER & BOWMAN INC's safety record?

FESSLER & BOWMAN INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 24 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is FESSLER & BOWMAN INC's fleet?

FESSLER & BOWMAN INC operates 127 power units and 127 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FESSLER & BOWMAN INC based?

FESSLER & BOWMAN INC is based in HOLLY, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.