COWANS TRUCKING LLC

USDOT 605105 • 3319 KIRBY PKWY, MEMPHIS, TN, 38115

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
605,105
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9013082773
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
463,448
Physical Address
3319 KIRBY PKWY, MEMPHIS, TN, 38115
Mailing Address
9530 AUSTIN DR, OLIVE BRANCH, MS, 38654
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 5, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-523322ACTIVEUnknownJul 6, 2020

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0200023001ON FILEJul 5, 2022Jul 5, 2025

Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0153996001REPLACEDJul 5, 2020Jul 5, 2022
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary133-7459247CANCELLEDJul 5, 2019Jul 5, 2020
PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 7831995REPLACEDJul 5, 2018Jul 5, 2019
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC1707088CANCELLEDJan 4, 2018Jul 5, 2018
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC1707088CANCELLEDJul 5, 2017Jan 4, 2018
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary01-C-8161760CANCELLEDJun 2, 2017Jul 5, 2017
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1-C8161760REPLACEDApr 25, 2012Jun 2, 2017
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1-C8161760CANCELLEDApr 25, 2012Jun 4, 2017
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPBIPD/PrimaryCA 7730187CANCELLEDNov 20, 2010Feb 15, 2012
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP59216AREPLACEDNov 20, 2008Nov 20, 2010
REDLAND INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryRICTN0001852CANCELLEDNov 20, 2007Nov 20, 2008
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSN000012660CANCELLEDNov 20, 2006Nov 20, 2007
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryCT00009898REPLACEDJul 5, 2005Nov 20, 2006

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0200023001BIPD/PrimaryJul 5, 2025Jul 5, 2025
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0153996001BIPD/PrimaryJul 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022
CANCELCRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY133-7459247BIPD/PrimaryJul 5, 2020Jul 5, 2020
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANYCA 7831995BIPD/PrimaryJul 5, 2019Jul 5, 2019
CANCELPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC1707088BIPD/PrimaryJul 5, 2018Jul 5, 2018
CANCELPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC1707088BIPD/PrimaryJan 4, 2018Jan 4, 2018
CANCELSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY01-C-8161760BIPD/PrimaryJul 5, 2017Jul 5, 2017
TERM/CANCLSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY1-C8161760BIPD/PrimaryJun 4, 2017Jun 4, 2017
TERM/REPLSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY1-C8161760BIPD/PrimaryJun 2, 2017Jun 2, 2017
CANCELPROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPCA 7730187BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2012Feb 15, 2012
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP59216ABIPD/PrimaryNov 20, 2010Nov 20, 2010
CANCELREDLAND INSURANCE CO.RICTN0001852BIPD/PrimaryNov 20, 2008Nov 20, 2008
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000012660BIPD/PrimaryNov 20, 2007Nov 20, 2007
TERM/REPLACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COCT00009898BIPD/PrimaryNov 20, 2006Nov 20, 2006

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-523322INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-523322INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-523322INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (9 events)

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Authority Action History (9 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC523322CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 8, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 6, 2020
MC523322CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 8, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 5, 2018
MC523322MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDFeb 14, 2018Unknown
MC523322CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 8, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 5, 2017
MC523322CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 8, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 5, 2017
MC523322MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 15, 2013REVOKEDJan 10, 2018
MC523322MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 30, 2008REVOKEDFeb 21, 2012
MC523322CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 24, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 21, 2007
MC523322MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 11, 2005REVOKEDNov 26, 2008

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
22%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
72%

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

Inspections
18
Violations
32
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.7%
Driver OOS %
5.6%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Crash Records
12

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
2
Jul
4
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 18 of 18 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states18 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (32 violations from 18 inspections)

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Violation Summary (32 violations from 18 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit4010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:387.301A387.301A10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
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:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.1 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.78vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

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

Inspection History (18 inspections)

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Inspection History (18 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Sep 5, 202585707945HETH ARARLevel 3TRAVOIS TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 11, 202585503674HUGHES ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLSIVNo
Aug 9, 202585452839MILLINGTON TNTNLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Aug 7, 202585447753RIPLEY TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR5383.23A2-LCDLNP, 387.301A, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Aug 6, 202585436747HENNING TNTNLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLMFNo
Jul 31, 202585387270HENNING TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS4No
Jul 19, 202585269104HENNING TNTNLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9A-LBL, 393.23-LEU, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Apr 28, 202584535146STANTON TNTNLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.60CYes
Dec 3, 202483304152MILLINGTON TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 1, 202483283747HENNING TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLS4Yes
Aug 21, 202482455990PROCTOR ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 11, 202482103757DE SOTO COUNTYMSLevel 3LUFK SEMI-TRAILER1391.41(a)No
Nov 22, 202380238831US 51 ROADSIDETNLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 20, 202379208152OLIVE BRANCH SCALE US 78 WESTMSLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 17, 202379169876UNION COUNTYMSLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60(c)No
Jul 15, 202379153150CRITTENDEN CO (BRIDGEPORT STN)ARLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 393.203(e)No
Jun 28, 202379035785ROADSIDETNLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR5396.3(a)(1), 393.11, 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Jun 6, 202378828383PONTOTOC COUNTYMSLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

12 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-072025-09
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
12
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
6
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (12 records)

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Crash History (12 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 9, 2025TNINJURY01MEMPHISS THIRD ST...MS8200COWANS TRUCKING LLC
Jul 11, 2024MSTOW00SOUTHAVEN55...102787COWANS TRUCKING LLC
Jan 31, 2023TNTOW00MEMPHISS THIRD ST...296069COWANS TRUCKING LLC
Jul 18, 2022TNINJURY01I-40...102788COWANS TRUCKING LLC
Jan 6, 2022TNTOW00I-40...102788COWANS TRUCKING LLC
Dec 29, 2017TNTOW00
Nov 13, 2014TNTOW00
Dec 4, 2012TNFATAL11
Mar 26, 2009TNTOW00
Aug 23, 2008TNINJURY01
Feb 18, 2006ARTOW00
Aug 20, 2005TNINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 5, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 9, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 11, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 31, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 18, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in TN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 5, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 6, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 6, 2020
Authority
Jul 5, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 5, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 5, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 4, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 29, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 5, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 4, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 2, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 13, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 2012
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Feb 15, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP • BIPD/Primary
Nov 20, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 26, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 20, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 23, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 20, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 20, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary

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