BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC
55-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Fostoria, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 366394
- MC
- MC195917
- Based
- Fostoria, OH
- Contact
- 8004404284 · jbeck@bowlingtransportation.com
What this carrier is
BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Fostoria, OH. Operating footprint: 55 power units, 60 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC195917 authority. Listed cargo classifications include metal: sheets, coils, rolls, machinery, large objects, and grain, feed, hay. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Feb 5, 2008).
Fleet composition on file: 7 owned trucks, 32 owned tractors, 33 owned trailers, 16 term-leased tractors, 28 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 624 motor carriers operating 55 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 50 | 32.35 | 154.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 | 12.88 | 31.1% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.12 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 67 | 66.03 | 101.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.13 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 55-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 366394: 68 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in MI.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 45 |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 |
| Total violations | 104 (26 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 4 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jun 20, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with metal: sheets, coils, rolls, machinery, large objects, and grain, feed, hay on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 624 peer carriers operating 55 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 42 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 104 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 55 power units on file.
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