COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3080427 • 3880 HANNEGAN RD, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-066379 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 28, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 0304443 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 0304443 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 0304443 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2021 | Apr 24, 2022 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | 8L734467 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2020 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 8L678489 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1176607 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1176607 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2017 | Jan 19, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0304443 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0304443 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2022 | Apr 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0304443 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 8L734467 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | 8L678489 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2020 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1176607 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2019 | Jan 19, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1176607 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC066379 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2018 |
| MC066379 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 12, 2018 | — | Unknown |
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
1 state • 69 inspections
Violation Summary (98 violations from 69 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 33 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (69 inspections)
Showing 50 of 69
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYNNWOOD | I-5 MP 183.00 | ...032392 | COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC |
| Jul 24, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURLINGTON | I-5*237.10 | ...001948 | COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 4, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURLINGTON | I-5*236.25 | ...017547 | COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 21, 2019 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records