OWEN INDUSTRIES INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: FR8 THE FREIGHT CO
USDOT
29260
MC Number
1676670
Fleet Size
33
Total Drivers
21
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
OWEN INDUSTRIES INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in CARTER LAKE, Iowa, operating 33 power units with 21 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.6% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 62 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 26,539 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
62
Total
71%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. — eff. Feb 11, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is OWEN INDUSTRIES INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for OWEN INDUSTRIES INC (USDOT #29260) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is OWEN INDUSTRIES INC's safety record?
OWEN INDUSTRIES INC has 62 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does OWEN INDUSTRIES INC operate?
OWEN INDUSTRIES INC operates 33 power units with 21 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does OWEN INDUSTRIES INC transport hazardous materials?
No. OWEN INDUSTRIES INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is OWEN INDUSTRIES INC located?
OWEN INDUSTRIES INC is based in CARTER LAKE, Iowa at 501 AVENUE H, 51510. Phone: (701) 551-6880.
What are OWEN INDUSTRIES INC's out-of-service rates?
OWEN INDUSTRIES INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.6%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.