COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3080427) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): NICHOLAS DOORN (Company officer); BRENT BLAIR COWDEN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3080427/ As of: Jul 17, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 2.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 52.9% vs peer median 15.75% (worse). n=27957 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 1, 2022
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC066379ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 25 | 0 |
| Trailers | 46 | 69 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 69 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.23% | 22.58% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in BELLINGHAM, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3080427. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 37 power units and 34 drivers, with 69 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 52.9%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 37 power units and 34 drivers, based in Bellingham, WA. Across 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
38 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 23% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WA (38 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (52.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 37 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 34 drivers; Mack, Unknown, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 27,957 ACTIVE carriers operating 18–56 power units (±50% of this carrier's 37 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Washington (WA) | 31 | 8 | 25.8% | Mar 26, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.12 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.54 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 4.51 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (69 rows) View all 69 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87448214 | Mar 26, 2026 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87309165 | Mar 12, 2026 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87307174 | Mar 12, 2026 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.45D-B | No |
| 87231426 | Mar 2, 2026 | WA | 2 | MOUNT VERNON WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87162191 | Feb 25, 2026 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87107405 | Feb 17, 2026 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87058840 | Feb 12, 2026 | WA | 2 | MOUNT VERNON WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 87051223 | Feb 10, 2026 | WA | 2 | ROCHESTER WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TE2IV-D, 393.55E-B | No |
| 86921524 | Jan 28, 2026 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86626193 | Dec 17, 2025 | WA | 3 | OLYMPIA WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86626143 | Dec 17, 2025 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86620456 | Dec 15, 2025 | WA | 3 | EVERETT WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86550611 | Dec 10, 2025 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| 86496987 | Dec 2, 2025 | WA | 3 | ROCHESTER WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86294011 | Nov 5, 2025 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 86273858 | Nov 4, 2025 | WA | 2 | LYNNWOOD WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85759307 | Sep 10, 2025 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 85643478 | Aug 26, 2025 | WA | 2 | MARYSVILLE WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85085039 | Jun 25, 2025 | WA | 3 | LYNDEN WA |
Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 85007127 | Jun 17, 2025 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 84907534 | Jun 5, 2025 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 84838648 | May 28, 2025 | WA | 1 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.201D-FR | No |
| 84631250 | May 8, 2025 | WA | 2 | SEATTLE WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 84381717 | Apr 10, 2025 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.126B-CIM | Yes |
| 84346401 | Apr 8, 2025 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
Mack TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA000EG45265 | Nov 4, 2025 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000ED83779 | Jul 24, 2023 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000EB91361 | Nov 4, 2021 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E973750 | Oct 21, 2019 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0304443 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0304443 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0304443 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0304443 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2021 | Apr 24, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 8L734467 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 2, 2020 | Oct 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | 8L678489 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 2, 2020 | REPLACED |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1176607 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | REPLACED |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1176607 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2017 | Jan 19, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 24, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
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Jan 2, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
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Jan 19, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 28, 2018
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Jan 12, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOW WA | WA | 25 | 6 |
| EVERETT WA | WA | 7 | 0 |
| MOUNT VERNON WA | WA | 4 | 1 |
| BOWWA | WA | 3 | 1 |
| DU PONT WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| FEDERAL WAY WA | WA | 2 | 1 |
| ROCHESTER WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| ALGER WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
| ARLINGTON WA | WA | 1 | 1 |
| FERNDALE WA | WA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC066379
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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69 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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