Roadside Inspection 83471003
Roadside inspection on Dec 17, 2024 in Georgia • Carrier: COWAN SYSTEMS LLC (USDOT 548880) • Vehicle: INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83471003
- Date:
- Dec 17, 2024
- State:
- Georgia
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 17
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- ATLANTA GA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- COWAN SYSTEMS LLC (548880)
- Vehicle:
- INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 3096231 (IN)
- VIN:
- 3HSDZTZR9MN171019
What this inspection means
17 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
17
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.79 violations per inspection across 1,734 prior records
vs Level 2 median in Georgia
17
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 9,181 Level 2 inspections in Georgia during 2024
vs typical at ATLANTA GA
17
Heavier than station median (2)
Median of 2,735 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 2 median
17
16 more than the median (1)
Compared to 941,515 Level 2 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 26.0%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 2 inspections in 2024
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
56%
1032 inspections in the trailing 12 months
Computed from this carrier's inspection history
Carrier trend at this moment
How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?
Prior 30 days
102
60 violations · 10 OOS
Prior 90 days
269
215 violations · 28 OOS · 0.80 per inspection
Prior 365 days
1032
813 violations · 121 OOS · 0.79 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3HSDZTZR9MN171019 | IN 3096231 | INTERNATIO | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV532D3RL451175 | ME 5265082 | WABASH NAT | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
17 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.201A-VLRDF | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.201A-VUCS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.201A-VURC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.114D-C | Cargo securement - auto transporters | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83865273 | Feb 14, 2025 | CT | L2 | GREENWICH SCALE | 1 | OOS |
| 83903500 | Feb 13, 2025 | NY | L3 | MOUNT MORRIS NY | 0 | — |
| 83876870 | Feb 13, 2025 | PA | L3 | MORRISVILLE PA | 0 | — |
| 83870194 | Feb 13, 2025 | NJ | L3 | GREENWICH WB SCALE | 0 | — |
| 83857606 | Feb 13, 2025 | MD | L2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | 2 | OOS |
| 83901810 | Feb 12, 2025 | NY | L3 | QUEENSBURY NY | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87654116 | Apr 21, 2026 | MD | L2 | 1JJV532D3RL451175 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
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Station
ATLANTA GA
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State
Inspections in Georgia
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Level
Level II — Walk-Around
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Vehicle
VIN 3HSDZTZR9MN171019
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Plate
3096231 (IN)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (83471003) and date (Dec 17, 2024) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
- Review every cited violation code. Click through each violation code in the table below to read the underlying FMCSR section. The severity weight column tells you which citations carry the most weight in the SMS scoring algorithm.
- Check the OOS flags. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
- Compare against the carrier's broader inspection history. Open the carrier's full inspection page to see whether this result is typical or an outlier: /usdot/548880/inspections/
- Cross-reference with SMS BASIC scoring. Open the carrier profile to see how the BASICs cited here aggregate across the carrier's full scoring window: /usdot/548880/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 2 actually inspect? ▾
A Level II (Walk-Around) inspection covers the same items as a Level I but the inspector does not physically get under the vehicle. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
No out-of-service order was issued at this inspection. The carrier and the vehicle were cleared to continue operating.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 269 other inspections with a combined 215 violations and 28 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.79 violations per inspection across 1734 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
17 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.201A-VLRDF, 393.201A-VUCS, 393.201A-VURC, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.100B-C, 393.114D-C, 393.203A-CBP, 393.201B-FR.
Is this carrier still operating after this inspection? ▾
An inspection is a snapshot — it does not by itself terminate operating authority. To check current operating status for this carrier, see the live carrier profile, which reflects FMCSA's most recent authority and out-of-service status.
How long does an inspection result stay on a carrier's record? ▾
Inspection records are permanent in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). For the purpose of the SMS BASIC scoring algorithm, however, time-decayed weights mean inspections older than 24 months count less, and inspections older than 36 months drop out of the scoring window altogether.
How does this inspection feed into FMCSA's SMS BASIC scoring? ▾
Each cited violation has a severity weight (visible in the Violations Cited table) and a BASIC category (Vehicle Maintenance, HOS Compliance, Unsafe Driving, etc.). FMCSA aggregates these weighted citations across all of a carrier's inspections in the scoring window to produce a percentile score per BASIC. OOS violations carry a +2 weight bump.
Where can I see all inspections for this carrier? ▾
The full inspection history is available at /usdot/548880/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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