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BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC

1827 SANDUSKY STREET · Fostoria, OH 44830

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #195917
  • USDOT #366394 USDOT Active
  • 53
    Power Units
  • 52
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC is a Fostoria, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 53 truck(s) in their fleet and 52 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-195917 and their USDOT number is 366394.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/20/2026 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,366,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: MI (22), OH (18), IN (2). Home base: Fostoria, Ohio.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.2 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 1 Vehicle Maintenance 7.25 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 42
    Total
  • 27
    Clean
  • 15
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TRPESTires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches.1× SW 8
  • 393.120D-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
BOWLING TRANSPORTATION INC
1827 SANDUSKY STREET
FOSTORIA, OH 44830
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
BOWLING TRANSPORTATION LTD
Fostoria, OH
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—3436092224296

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