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Carrier profile · USDOT 1296640 · MC-521784 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

HOWARD BOVAN

DBA BAG TRANSPORT SERVICES

2 power unitsTINLEY PARK, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-521784 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
Call dispatch(708) 633-0469

Carrier verification summary for HOWARD BOVAN

HOWARD BOVAN (USDOT 1296640) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

HOWARD BOVAN (USDOT 1296640) holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.

HOWARD BOVAN (USDOT 1296640) has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. effective Jun 3, 2005 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.

HOWARD BOVAN (USDOT 1296640) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

HOWARD BOVAN (USDOT 1296640) reports 2 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 30, 2012.

HOWARD BOVAN (USDOT 1296640) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNo inspection history despite active fleet
USDOT registration21 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 mo
Crashes · fatal0
No activity in window
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Not yet decoded

Identity stabilityStable

21 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Frequently asked

What is HOWARD BOVAN's USDOT number?

HOWARD BOVAN's USDOT number is 1296640, and its motor carrier number is MC-521784.

Is HOWARD BOVAN authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, HOWARD BOVAN is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

How big is HOWARD BOVAN's fleet?

HOWARD BOVAN operates 2 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HOWARD BOVAN based?

HOWARD BOVAN is based in TINLEY PARK, IL.

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