TOM BOWMAN TRUCKING INC
37-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Orangeville, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 457429
- MC
- MC459491
- Based
- Orangeville, PA
- Contact
- 5706835589 · kelbow42@aol.com
What this carrier is
TOM BOWMAN TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Orangeville, PA. Operating footprint: 37 power units, 40 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC459491 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: milk and water. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Aug 26, 2003).
Fleet composition on file: 3 owned trucks, 34 owned tractors, 49 owned trailers, 15 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: 1,234 motor carriers operating 37 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol 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 | 34 | 18.92 | 179.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 8.01 | 37.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.02 | 148.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 41.50 | 14.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.38 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 37-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 457429: 39 inspections across 7 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 25, 2026 in CT.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 32 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 |
| Total violations | 56 (8 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 5 with reported injuries . Most recent: Apr 9, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and other: milk and water on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (64 trailers against 34 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 1,234 peer carriers operating 37 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 27 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 driver OOS, 1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 56 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 37 power units on file.
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