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BOWENS BUS SERVICE INC

1940 RIVER ST · Rhinelander, WI 54501

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #564651
  • USDOT #901883 USDOT Active
  • 47
    Power Units
  • 34
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BOWENS BUS SERVICE INC is a Rhinelander, WI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Wisconsin. This company has 47 truck(s) in their fleet and 34 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-564651 and their USDOT number is 901883.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/12/2026 · last updated Aug 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 56,500 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private Passenger (Business)
  • Private Passenger (Non-business)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: WI (4). Home base: Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.25 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 8.11 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 4
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 3
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 8 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
  • 393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size1× SW 2
  • 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BOWENS BUS SERVICE INC
1940 RIVER ST
RHINELANDER, WI 54501
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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