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Carrier profile · USDOT 356919 · MC-13253 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Howard L Bowers Contracting Co Inc
16 power unitsLocal · 1 statesWINTERSVILLE, OH50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-13253 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
16Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.5Avg age (yr)
2013–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration3737 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC (USDOT 356919) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. effective Sep 29, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier 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.
It reports 16 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 28, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 8, 1989 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC's USDOT number?
HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC's USDOT number is 356919, and its motor carrier number is MC-13253.
Is HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC's safety record?
HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 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 HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC's fleet?
HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC operates 16 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC based?
HOWARD L BOWERS CONTRACTING CO INC is based in WINTERSVILLE, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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