BOWLIN GROUP LLC
162-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Walton, KY. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 3871166
- MC
- MC1417329
- Based
- Walton, KY
- Contact
- 8594856922 · meleah.hudson@bowlingroup.com
What this carrier is
BOWLIN GROUP LLC is a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Walton, KY. Operating footprint: 162 power units, 111 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC1417329 authority. Listed cargo classifications include logs, poles, beams, lumber and construction materials.
Fleet composition on file: 162 owned trucks, 67 owned 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: 46 motor carriers operating 162 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 6.4% 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 | 4 | 62.46 | 6.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 35.88 | 8.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.69 | 111.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 104.81 | 14.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.38 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 162-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 3871166: 7 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Dec 23, 2025 in WV.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 |
| Total violations | 13 (6 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Nov 27, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a large fleet scale, with logs, poles, beams, lumber, and construction materials 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 46 peer carriers operating 162 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 5 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 13 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running regional lanes with 162 power units on file.
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