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Carrier profile · USDOT 989136 · MC566339 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael Lewis Bowen

DBA Bowen's Bus Service · Glenelg, MD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedPassengers
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (410) 489-9501
84
Power units
86
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
849K
Annual miles
24 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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
2
0 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 1.18 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
0
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2010)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC566339
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Passengers)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Nov 24, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Lancer Insurance Company · $5,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
84
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
86
Drivers
86
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Passengers
Annual mileage
848,500 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
989136
MC / docket
MC-566339
Legal name
Michael Lewis Bowen
DBA
Bowen's Bus Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 13, 2001
Last MCS-150
Jun 25, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
86 (86)
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 Michael Lewis Bowen's USDOT number?

Michael Lewis Bowen's USDOT number is 989136 and its docket number is MC566339.

Is Michael Lewis Bowen authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Michael Lewis Bowen's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Michael Lewis Bowen's fleet?

84 power units and 86 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 25, 2025.

What insurance does Michael Lewis Bowen carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Lancer Insurance Company.

Where is Michael Lewis Bowen located?

Michael Lewis Bowen is located at 3625 Ten Oaks Rd, Glenelg, MD, 21737. Phone: (410) 489-9501.

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