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Carrier profile · USDOT 487905 · MC717029 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Craig A Bower

DBA Bower's Automotive · Delmar, MD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1992
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (410) 896-3490
2
Power units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
15K
Annual miles
34 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 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
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC717029
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Donegal Mutual Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
15,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
487905
MC / docket
MC-717029
Legal name
Craig A Bower
DBA
Bower's Automotive
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 16, 1992
Last MCS-150
Apr 19, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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 Craig A Bower's USDOT number?

Craig A Bower's USDOT number is 487905 and its docket number is MC717029.

Is Craig A Bower authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Craig A Bower's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Craig A Bower's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 19, 2024.

What insurance does Craig A Bower carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Donegal Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Craig A Bower located?

Craig A Bower is located at 32192 Downing Rd, Delmar, MD, 21875. Phone: (410) 896-3490.

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