Carrier profile · USDOT 2660199 · MC1644082 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lewis E Bambauer

DBA Bambauer Towing Service · Orland, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2015
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOther
4
Power units
8
Drivers
28
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
121K
Annual miles
11 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
8.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 25 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 28 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
28
Driver inspections
28
Vehicle inspections
25
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
MC1644082
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Mar 15, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Amguard Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOther
Annual mileage
121,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2660199
MC / docket
MC-1644082
Legal name
Lewis E Bambauer
DBA
Bambauer Towing Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 12, 2015
Last MCS-150
Sep 16, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
8 (8)
Hazmat
Yes
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 Lewis E Bambauer's USDOT number?

Lewis E Bambauer's USDOT number is 2660199 and its docket number is MC1644082.

Is Lewis E Bambauer authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Lewis E Bambauer's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 28 roadside inspections, a 8.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Lewis E Bambauer's fleet?

4 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 16, 2025.

What insurance does Lewis E Bambauer carry?

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

Where is Lewis E Bambauer located?

Lewis E Bambauer is located at 4295 Co Road 99 W, Orland, CA, 95963. Phone: (530) 865-5183.

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