COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC

USDOT 3080427 • 3880 HANNEGAN RD, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,080,427
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
3605923500
Power Units (MCS-150)
37
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
MCS-150 Mileage
2,074,216
Physical Address
3880 HANNEGAN RD, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 31, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-066379ACTIVEUnknownDec 28, 2018

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 0304443ON FILEDec 31, 2021Oct 1, 2022

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 0304443REPLACEDOct 1, 2021Dec 31, 2021
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 0304443CANCELLEDOct 1, 2021Apr 24, 2022
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTBIPD/Primary8L734467REPLACEDJan 2, 2020Oct 1, 2021
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICABIPD/Primary8L678489REPLACEDDec 31, 2018Jan 2, 2020
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCPP1176607REPLACEDDec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2018
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCPP1176607CANCELLEDDec 31, 2017Jan 19, 2019

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 0304443BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2022Oct 1, 2022
TERM/CANCLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 0304443BIPD/PrimaryApr 24, 2022Apr 24, 2022
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 0304443BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2021Dec 31, 2021
TERM/REPLTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT8L734467BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2021Oct 1, 2021
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA8L678489BIPD/PrimaryJan 2, 2020Jan 2, 2020
TERM/CANCLPIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCPP1176607BIPD/PrimaryJan 19, 2019Jan 19, 2019
TERM/REPLPIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCPP1176607BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2018Dec 31, 2018

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC066379COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 24, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 28, 2018
MC066379MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 12, 2018Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

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

Inspections
69
Violations
98
23 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.7%
Driver OOS %
2.9%
Power Units (MCS-150)
37
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

3
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
3
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
5
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 69 of 69 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state69 inspections

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Violation Summary (98 violations from 69 inspections)

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Violation Summary (98 violations from 69 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued3308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps523Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load446Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.126B-CIMCargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles336Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-D10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:376.11(d)(1)376.11(d)(1)10Unknown
FMCSR:392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207(b)Frame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
21.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-1.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.8 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.42vs nat'l 1.80
-0.38 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 (69 inspections)

Showing 50 of 69

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Inspection History (69 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687448214BOW WAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 12, 202687307174BOW WAWALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.45D-BNo
Mar 12, 202687309165BOW WAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 2, 202687231426MOUNT VERNON WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Feb 25, 202687162191BOW WAWALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 17, 202687107405BOW WAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Feb 12, 202687058840MOUNT VERNON WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.9A-LCLNo
Feb 10, 202687051223ROCHESTER WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E-B, 390.21TE2IV-DNo
Jan 28, 202686921524BOW WAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1No
Dec 17, 202586626193OLYMPIA WAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 17, 202586626143BOW WAWALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Dec 15, 202586620456EVERETT WAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Dec 10, 202586550611BOW WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.23-LEUYes
Dec 2, 202586496987ROCHESTER WAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 5, 202586294011BOW WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.45D-BNo
Nov 4, 202586273858LYNNWOOD WAWALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 10, 202585759307BOW WAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLEWA3No
Aug 26, 202585643478MARYSVILLE WAWALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jun 25, 202585085039LYNDEN WAWALevel 3CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLCPNo
Jun 17, 202585007127BOW WAWALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWA1Yes
Jun 5, 202584907534BOW WAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
May 28, 202584838648BOW WAWALevel 1MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1393.201D-FRNo
May 8, 202584631250SEATTLE WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1393.100B-CYes
Apr 10, 202584381717BOW WAWALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1393.126B-CIMYes
Apr 8, 202584346401BOW WAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 7, 202584072227EVERETT WAWALevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 27, 202584177152BOW WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.207F-SLASYes
Feb 3, 202583783174BOW WAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 20, 202583668372MOUNT VERNON WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.126B-CIMYes
Dec 6, 202483336079GIG HARBOR WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.126B-CIMYes
Oct 8, 202482874978BOW WAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 8, 202482055698BOW WAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 20, 202481929770DU PONT WAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 4, 202481824422ALGER WAWALevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLILCNo
May 15, 202481636603FEDERAL WAY WAWALevel 1MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA3Yes
May 8, 202481552391BOW WAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWA3No
May 3, 202481563413EVERETT WAWALevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(b)(2)No
Apr 22, 202481452942EVERETT WAWALevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 19, 202481399002EVERETT WAWALevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 18, 202481392208DU PONT WAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 18, 202481183715BOW WAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 6, 202481057153BOW WAWALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.60(c), 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 29, 202481172061BOW WAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS0No
Feb 12, 202480834799EVERETT WAWALevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Feb 7, 202480833846FERNDALE WAWALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.100B-C, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Feb 1, 202480749391MOUNT VERNON WAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 1, 202480857871FEDERAL WAY WAWALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 6, 202380318661ARLINGTON WAWALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1393.100B-CYes
Dec 4, 202380351501BOW WAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 27, 202380248543EVERETT WAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

40 total · 22.5% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 4, 2025WATOW00LYNNWOODI-5 MP 183.00...032392COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC
Jul 24, 2023WATOW00BURLINGTONI-5*237.10...001948COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC
Nov 4, 2021WATOW00BURLINGTONI-5*236.25...017547COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC
Oct 21, 2019WATOW00

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 4, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 24, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 24, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 4, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT • BIPD/Primary
Jan 2, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Oct 21, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 19, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 28, 2018
Authority

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