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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Bowman Distributing
DOT 1879391 · Valparaiso, IN
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Bowman Distributing (DOT 1879391) is a Indiana-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Valparaiso, IN. As of June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Chris Bowman
Operating as: Bowman Distributing
DOT Number1879391
MC Number—
Street310 W TIMI DRIVE
City / StateValparaiso, IN 46385
Phone2197410671
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed05/22/2009
Company officerChris Bowman
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
17 yr 1 mo
Since 2009
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
310 W TIMI DRIVE, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2009
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chris Bowman authorized to operate?

Chris Bowman's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Chris Bowman's safety record?

Chris Bowman does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Chris Bowman operate?

Chris Bowman operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Chris Bowman insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Chris Bowman had any risk indicators?

Chris Bowman has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Chris Bowman?

Chris Bowman's DOT number is 1879391. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Bowman Distributing Safety Record, DOT 1879391. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1879391
MLA
"Bowman Distributing Safety Record, DOT 1879391." Truck Graph, Jun 6, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1879391
Chicago
"Bowman Distributing Safety Record, DOT 1879391." Truck Graph. Last modified June 6, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1879391