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Carrier profile · USDOT 1251197 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Christopher Sowards

DBA Sowards Excavating · Culloden, WV · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2004
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large Objects
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (304) 743-2320
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large Objects
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1251197
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Christopher Sowards
DBA
Sowards Excavating
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
May 25, 2004
Last MCS-150
May 25, 2004
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Christopher Sowards's USDOT number?

Christopher Sowards's USDOT number is 1251197.

Is Christopher Sowards authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Christopher Sowards's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Christopher Sowards's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 25, 2004.

Where is Christopher Sowards located?

Christopher Sowards is located at 4755 Balls Branch, Culloden, WV, 25510. Phone: (304) 743-2320.

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