HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2190358-bowcon-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:38 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BOWCON INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average60.0% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (630) 570-0145, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC760230.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC760230 | Primary | Western National Mutual Insurance Policy CID 1141106 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Aug 1, 2019 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 of 10 · Illinois avg 24.1%
1 of 15 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | AL | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 1, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | WI | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2026 | IL | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Jul 10, 2026 | IL | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 23, 2026 | IL | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jan 15, 2026 | AL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 25, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 6, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2025 | AL | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
24 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 36 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 6 | 87.5% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 8.3% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.2% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 2 | 0 |
| No valid medical waiver in drivers possession Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39149J | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective Air Reservoir Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1AR | 1 | 1 |
| Failing to secure load General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A | 1 | 1 |
| No/improper securement of roll/hook container General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134 | 1 | 1 |
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 1 | 1 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Franklin Park, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Thornton Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2190358 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC760230 |
| Legal name | BOWCON INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 35 |
| Drivers | 27 |
| Annual mileage | 673,156 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 8, 2011 · 15 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 7, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightOtherScrap Steel
Questions about BOWCON INC
What does BOWCON INC's operating authority allow?
MC760230: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BOWCON INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking BOWCON INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2190358. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (630) 570-0145, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC760230, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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