JAMES E BOWERS
AUTHORIZEDDBA: BOWERS TRUCKING
USDOT
751868
MC Number
340104
Fleet Size
4
Total Drivers
2
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
JAMES E BOWERS is a small interstate motor carrier based in RUSHVILLE, Illinois, operating 4 power units with 2 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 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 3 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 Illinois is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Exempt For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
3
Total
75%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — eff. Jan 25, 2019
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is JAMES E BOWERS authorized to operate?
Yes. JAMES E BOWERS (USDOT #751868) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is JAMES E BOWERS's safety record?
JAMES E BOWERS has 3 inspections on file and no crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does JAMES E BOWERS operate?
JAMES E BOWERS operates 4 power units with 2 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does JAMES E BOWERS transport hazardous materials?
No. JAMES E BOWERS does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is JAMES E BOWERS located?
JAMES E BOWERS is based in RUSHVILLE, Illinois at 17788 OLD AIRPORT RD, 62681. Phone: (217) 322-6257.
What are JAMES E BOWERS's out-of-service rates?
JAMES E BOWERS's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 100.0% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.