COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC
USDOT 274333 • 2238 PINSON VALLEY PARKWAY, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35217
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
274,333
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2058416666
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
155
Drivers (MCS-150)
80
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
381,224
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2238 PINSON VALLEY PARKWAY, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35217
Mailing Address
PO BOX 10624, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35202
Contact
Phone: 2058416666
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Nov 1, 2012
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-353190 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (3)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASJ-Z91-457959-01 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 1MP30095730505 | ON FILE | Dec 14, 1998 | Dec 12, 2019 |
| FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 1MP30095730505 | ON FILE | Dec 14, 1998 | Nov 1, 2012 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASJ-Z91-457959-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2012 | Dec 6, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1MP30095730505 | CARGO | Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASJ-Z91-457959-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2013 | Dec 6, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASJ-Z91-457959-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1MP30095730505 | BIPD | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC353190 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 17, 1999 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
2%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
76
Violations
40
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.9%
Driver OOS %
2.6%
Power Units (MCS-150)
155
Drivers (MCS-150)
80
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
5
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
5
Sep
1
Oct
6
Nov
4
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 76 of 76 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 76 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (40 violations from 76 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
3.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.1 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.53vs nat'l 1.80
-1.27 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (76 inspections)
Showing 50 of 76
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
49 total · 2.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
22
Across 13 crashes
Tow-Aways
23
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TRUSSVILLE | I-59 | ...014297 | COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Oct 18, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DECATUR | I 20 W AT EXIT 67A MILEPOST 67.00 | ...F03800 | COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Jun 13, 2025 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL ELMORE | Cobbs Ford Road | ...015587 | COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Apr 8, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | WADE GREEN RD NEAR OAK LN | ...239389 | COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Dec 6, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FULTONDALE | US31 | ...299910 | COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Jul 18, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY NEAR 5 | ...F00817 | COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Apr 24, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL LEE | AL-169 | ...527568 | COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Aug 30, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TALLADEGA | I-20 | ...200564 | COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Apr 4, 2022 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL LIMESTONE | Dupree Worthey Road | ...486872 | COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Dec 13, 2021 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICKASAW | I-65 | ...181043 | COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Mar 17, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TARRANT CITY | AL-79 | ...369308 | COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Aug 25, 2020 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2016 | AL | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2016 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2015 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2014 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2014 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2013 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2013 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2011 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2006 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2003 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Dec 12, 2019
InsuranceInsurance cancel
FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 6, 2013
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 2013
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
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