HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/214777-yowell-transportation-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
YOWELL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
MC151266: Contract carrier inactive
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (937) 294-5933, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC151266 or MC151266.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 12 · Ohio avg 21.7%
1 of 32 · Ohio avg 5.2%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 5 states and provinces, 24 months
- OH 14 43.8%
- IN 10 31.3%
- KY 4 12.5%
- TN 3 9.4%
- WV 1 3.1%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 23
23 tractors
Kenworth 10International 6Freightliner 5Peterbilt 3Volvo 2
34 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 30
30 semi-trailers
Fontaine 6Hyundai Translead 6Great Dane 5Transcraft 4Utility 2Wabash 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
High Concrete Group 2Rumpke Recycling 1High Concrete Group Llc 1Lzb Manufacturing, Inc 1Gaf Materials 1Tasus Corporation 1Hubbell Lenoir City 1Wss Dayton Rdc 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 7, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | WV | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 5, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 21, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,540 vehicle and 182,379 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
38 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 39 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 9 | 44.7% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | 39.5% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.6% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Sonora, KY | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Miami (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 214777 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC151266, MC151266 |
| Legal name | YOWELL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 34 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 1,775,915 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 28, 2013) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 22, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @donet.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 31 | 3 |
| Trailers | 75 | 25 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherPrecast Concrete
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about YOWELL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
What does YOWELL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for YOWELL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC (MC151266, MC151266), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about YOWELL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking YOWELL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 214777. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (937) 294-5933, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC151266 or MC151266, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (937) 294-5933
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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