COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC
USDOT 1436462 • 185 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, SUGAR HILL, GA, 30518
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-542695 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 31, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00009302 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | TRA 1 807 962 | ON FILE | Dec 5, 2005 | Jul 10, 2006 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00009301 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00009300 | REPLACED | Nov 18, 2021 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP3401675-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2020 | Nov 18, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 1J726051 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| AMERICAN RESOURCES INS. CO. INCORPORATED(INC | BIPD/Primary | BAB03292 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | BA00000015736Q | CANCELLED | Jul 10, 2013 | May 10, 2015 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA00000065721G | REPLACED | Jul 10, 2010 | Jul 10, 2013 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 088 34 20 | REPLACED | Jul 10, 2006 | Jul 10, 2010 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TRA 1 807 962 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2005 | Jul 10, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00009302 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00009301 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00009300 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CAP3401675-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2021 | Nov 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | 1J726051 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN RESOURCES INS. CO. INCORPORATED(INC | BAB03292 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BA00000015736Q | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2015 | May 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BA00000065721G | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2013 | Jul 10, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 088 34 20 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2010 | Jul 10, 2010 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | TRA 1 807 962 | CARGO | Jul 10, 2006 | Jul 10, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | TRA 1 807 962 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2006 | Jul 10, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-542695 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC542695 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2017 |
| MC542695 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2015 |
| MC542695 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 4, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC542695 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 3, 2006 | REVOKED | Jul 17, 2006 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 82 inspections
Violation Summary (133 violations from 82 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS1 | 2-SLLS1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:21TB2-DOT | 21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLIRP | 2-SLLIRP | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209A-STSWNS | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.82-SM | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRWC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(f) | 395.22(f) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (82 inspections)
Showing 50 of 82
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | AIKEN | COOKS BRIDGE RD | ...010949 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Sep 30, 2025 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | Not Reported | SR 372 at Ball Ground Rd. | ...010965 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Aug 19, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | 136 HWY NEAR TALKING ROCK CREEK PROPERTIES | ...010968 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| May 30, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RAMP FROM I-75 N TO DUNCAN RD | ...010964 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS |
| Mar 31, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUWANEE | LAWRENCEVILLE-SUWANEE ROAD AT I85 OVERPASS | ...010905 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Jan 23, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH PORT | N SUMTER BLVD | ...007285 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Feb 19, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WEST WINDER BYP AT BANKHEAD HWY CONNECTOR | ...627772 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Dec 7, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | RIVERSIDE DR | ...010975 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Oct 13, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MICANOPY | INTERSTATE 75 MM 371 | ...007283 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Feb 7, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 9 AND CLAY CREEK FALLS RD | ...414184 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Jul 22, 2022 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | SR 520 1500 FT E MM 1 | ...010944 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Apr 18, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | STEELE DR / LITTLE JOHN TRL | ...010968 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Dec 27, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | I85 | ...412476 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Oct 4, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR23 / ALEXANDER MILL POND RD | ...076790 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Mar 23, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSONVILLE | INTERSTATE 295 (MILE MARKER 48) | ...007283 | COWART MULCH PRODUCTS INC |
| Aug 20, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2020 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2019 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2018 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events