J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC

USDOT 1552417 • 8623 ALABAMA HWY 14 E, SELMA, AL, 36703

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:2 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:C

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

1,552,417

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Alabama

Phone

3343756058

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

650,000

BOC-3 Agent

INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC

Physical Address

8623 ALABAMA HWY 14 E, SELMA, AL, 36703

Contact

Phone: 3343756058

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM

Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 40.0%

National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 16.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

2 active

Latest: Mar 15, 2025

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-576591	ACTIVE	Unknown	Mar 11, 2026

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	4541744	ON FILE	Mar 15, 2025	Mar 15, 2026
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	BAP0726394	ON FILE	Dec 9, 2010	Dec 9, 2010

Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC	BIPD/Primary	4541744	REPLACED	Mar 15, 2024	Mar 15, 2025
UNION INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	4541744	REPLACED	Mar 15, 2023	Mar 15, 2024
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	5E74048	REPLACED	Apr 12, 2021	Mar 15, 2023
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	5E74048	CANCELLED	Aug 15, 2017	May 15, 2021
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	5E74048	REPLACED	Aug 15, 2017	Apr 12, 2021
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	49-963202-00	CANCELLED	Aug 15, 2016	Aug 15, 2017
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	49-963202-00	CANCELLED	May 19, 2016	Aug 15, 2016
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	49-963202-00	NAME CHANGED	Aug 15, 2014	Jun 20, 2016
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	49-963202-00	REPLACED	Aug 15, 2014	May 19, 2016
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.	BIPD/Primary	CA 8256122	REPLACED	Sep 23, 2011	Aug 15, 2014
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	BAP0726394	REPLACED	Dec 9, 2010	Dec 9, 2010
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	BAP0726394	REPLACED	Dec 9, 2010	Dec 9, 2010
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	BAP0726394	REPLACED	Dec 9, 2010	Dec 9, 2010
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	BAP0726394	CANCELLED	Dec 9, 2010	Jun 18, 2011
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	BAP0726394	CANCELLED	Jun 18, 2010	Dec 9, 2010
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	BAP0726347	CANCELLED	Sep 4, 2009	Sep 23, 2009
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	BAP0726347	CANCELLED	Jun 18, 2009	Sep 4, 2009
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	NY101296	CANCELLED	Sep 11, 2006	May 1, 2009

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
CANCEL	ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY	4541744	BIPD/Primary	Mar 15, 2026	Mar 15, 2026
TERM/REPL	FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC	4541744	BIPD/Primary	Mar 15, 2025	Mar 15, 2025
TERM/REPL	UNION INSURANCE CO.	4541744	BIPD/Primary	Mar 15, 2024	Mar 15, 2024
TERM/REPL	EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.	5E74048	BIPD/Primary	Mar 15, 2023	Mar 15, 2023
TERM/CANCL	EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.	5E74048	BIPD/Primary	May 15, 2021	May 15, 2021
TERM/REPL	EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.	5E74048	BIPD/Primary	Apr 12, 2021	Apr 12, 2021
CANCEL	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	49-963202-00	BIPD/Primary	Aug 15, 2017	Aug 15, 2017
CANCEL	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	49-963202-00	BIPD/Primary	Aug 15, 2016	Aug 15, 2016
TERM/CANCL	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	49-963202-00	BIPD/Primary	Jun 20, 2016	Jun 20, 2016
TERM/REPL	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	49-963202-00	BIPD/Primary	May 19, 2016	May 19, 2016
TERM/REPL	PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.	CA 8256122	BIPD/Primary	Aug 15, 2014	Aug 15, 2014
CANCEL	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP0726394	CARGO	Jun 18, 2011	Jun 18, 2011
TERM/REPL	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP0726394	CARGO	Dec 9, 2010	Dec 9, 2010
TERM/REPL	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP0726394	CARGO	Dec 9, 2010	Dec 9, 2010
CANCEL	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP0726394	CARGO	Dec 9, 2010	Dec 9, 2010
TERM/REPL	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP0726394	CARGO	Dec 9, 2010	Dec 9, 2010
TERM/REPL	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP0726394	CARGO	Dec 9, 2010	Dec 9, 2010
CANCEL	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP0726347	BIPD/Primary	Sep 23, 2009	Sep 23, 2009
CANCEL	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP0726347	BIPD/Primary	Sep 4, 2009	Sep 4, 2009
CANCEL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	NY101296	BIPD/Primary	May 1, 2009	May 1, 2009

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
Authority	Docket	Reason	Date
CONTRACT	MC-576591	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC576591	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 17, 2026	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 11, 2026
MC576591	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jul 19, 2017	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Aug 10, 2017
MC576591	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jul 19, 2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jul 29, 2016
MC576591	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 16, 2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 20, 2016
MC576591	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	Sep 30, 2011	—	Unknown
MC576591	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Sep 29, 2006	REVOKED	May 11, 2009

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Hours of Service

N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

14 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

40.0%

Above nat'l avg (23.4%)

Driver OOS %

5.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 20 of 20 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 20 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (56 violations from 20 inspections)

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Violation Summary (56 violations from 20 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	11	4	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE	Inoperative/defective brakes	4	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	4	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	4	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)	Inoperative/defective brakes	4	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43	Brake - relay emergency valve	3	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TU	Lighting devices/reflectors	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-B	Brake - relay emergency valve	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSML	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	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:392.7A-D	Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories	1	0	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-L	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9H	Inoperable head lamps	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP	Inoperative Brake Lamps	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2IN	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2IRP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11TL	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	1	1	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)	Hood not securely fastened	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)	CDL - wrong class	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(b)	Cargo securement - front end structure	1	1	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

40.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

+16.6 pts above avg

Driver OOS Rate

5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-1.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

2.80vs nat'l 1.80

+1.00 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (20 inspections)

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Inspection History (20 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 3, 2026	87498332	Roadside	AL	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 20, 2025	86113075	EBRO FL	FL	Level 1	PINE HILL SEMI-TRAILER	9	393.48A-BIHE, 393.9A-LIL, 393.43D-B	Yes
Apr 30, 2025	84552371	GOOD HOPE AL	AL	Level 2	UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Apr 14, 2025	84401960	Roadside	AL	Level 2	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	2	396.5B-L, 393.45B2-BHTD	Yes
Mar 27, 2025	84236464	HANCEVILLE AL	AL	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 13, 2025	83858369	GLENCOE	AL	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.9	No
Jan 29, 2025	83726857	ROADSIDE	AL	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.78, 393.11TU, 393.9	No
Jan 6, 2025	83536543	RANGE, AL	AL	Level 1	TRLR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 12, 2024	83387154	ROADSIDE	AL	Level 2	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	10	393.9, 393.9H, 393.9TS	Yes
Sep 5, 2024	82584501	ROADSIDE	AL	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	13	393.9(a), 393.48(a), 392.2	Yes
Aug 26, 2024	82495826	ROADSIDE	AL	Level 3	TRLR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 23, 2024	80665679	Roadside	AL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Nov 16, 2023	80179530	ROADSIDE	AL	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	4	392.2, 393.203(c), 393.9(a)	No
Sep 27, 2023	79768301	HOKES BLUFF	AL	Level 3	TRLR OTHER	1	392.2	No
Sep 13, 2023	79650012	ROADSIDE	AL	Level 2	POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.78, 393.9(a)	Yes
Sep 1, 2023	79566153	Roadside	AL	Level 3	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 29, 2023	79531429	ROADSIDE	AL	Level 2	TRLR OTHER	2	393.78, 393.43	Yes
Jun 29, 2023	79034356	IUKA SCALE US 72 WEST	MS	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.43	No
Jun 7, 2023	78838513	ROADSIDE	AL	Level 1	CHEV TRUCK TRACTOR	3	383.23(a)(2), 393.95(a), 393.106(b)	Yes
May 25, 2023	78726646	ROADSIDE	AL	Level 2	UTIL OTHER	5	393.9(a), 393.78, 393.95(f)	Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

11 total · 36.4% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ROADSIDE9 · 6 OOS

EBRO FL1 · 1 OOS

IUKA SCALE US 72 WEST1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance49 · 13 OOS

Unsafe Driving6

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 3 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (15 records)

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Crash History (15 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Feb 5, 2025	AL	INJURY	0	1	RURAL MORGAN	US-231	...W68962	J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC
Nov 6, 2024	AL	TOW	0	0	JASPER	AL-269	...M12674	J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC
Jun 25, 2024	AL	TOW	0	0	CLANTON	US-31	...060998	J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC
Jan 20, 2024	AL	TOW	0	0	RURAL MORGAN	AL-157	...793675	J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC
Nov 29, 2023	AL	FATAL	1	2	DOTHAN	Ross Clark Circle	...X53794	J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC
Feb 28, 2023	AL	TOW	0	0	RURAL CULLMAN	US-31	...324818	J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC
Jul 2, 2021	AL	TOW	0	0	FAIRHOPE	Greeno Rd	...417430	J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC
Sep 27, 2018	AL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 18, 2017	AL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 15, 2017	AL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 11, 2017	AL	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
May 26, 2015	AL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
May 4, 2015	AL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 9, 2014	AL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Oct 18, 2012	AL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—