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Carrier Profile · DOT 1688451

William Bower

DBA: Bwr Equipment Incorperated

Private Carrier · Not For HireEster, AK 99725
Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

William Bower has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameWilliam Bower
DBABwr Equipment Incorperated
DOT #1688451
MC #—
CityEster
StateAlaska
ZIP99725
Authority age18.7y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed06/17/2011
Company officerWilliam Bower
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections on record

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

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Location

3293 TURNABOUT AVE, Ester, AK, 99725

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Sep 2007
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

William Bower

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is William Bower authorized to operate?

William Bower'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 William Bower's safety record?

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

How many trucks does William Bower operate?

William Bower operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is William Bower insured?

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

Has William Bower had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for William Bower as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for William Bower?

William Bower's DOT number is 1688451. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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