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COWANS TRUCKING LLC

MEMPHIS, TN

USDOT 605105 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: TONY E COWANS U.S. Mail Based in MEMPHIS, TN Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Apr 25, 2012
Contract (Property) reinstated · Feb 14, 2018
Contract (Property) reinstated · May 15, 2013
Policy effective · Jul 5, 2025
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 70 days Feb 15, 2012 → Apr 25, 2012
  • Contract (Property) gap · 35 days Inactive Jan 10, 2018 → reinstated Feb 14, 2018
  • Contract (Property) gap · 449 days Inactive Feb 21, 2012 → reinstated May 15, 2013
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: TONY E COWANS
Cargo: U.S. Mail
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — COWANS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 605105)
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): TONY E COWANS (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 70 days — Feb 15, 2012 → Apr 25, 2012
  • Contract (Property) gap · 35 days — Inactive Jan 10, 2018 → reinstated Feb 14, 2018
  • Contract (Property) gap · 449 days — Inactive Feb 21, 2012 → reinstated May 15, 2013
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/605105/
As of: Jul 18, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 8.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 11.8% (worse). n=78578 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units +3 (10 → 13) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers +2 (13 → 15) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 605105
In FMCSA records since Jun 16, 1995 (~31y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner TONY E COWANS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL
Cargo carried
U.S. Mail
Fleet size 13 units
Drivers 15
Annual mileage 463,448 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (901) 308-2773
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3319 KIRBY PKWY
MEMPHIS, TN 38115
Mailing
9530 AUSTIN DR
OLIVE BRANCH, MS 38654
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 605105
In FMCSA records since Jun 16, 1995 (~31y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 463,448 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 66.7% vs 23.4% +43.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 8.3% vs 6.7% +1.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.47 vs 1.80 -0.33
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 5 0
Trailers 15 0 0
Trucks 1 1 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 12 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 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 22 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 15 15 0
OOS inspections 1 3 0
OOS percentage 6.67% 20% —
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%).

Power Units
13
Drivers
15
Inspections
22
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
66.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
12 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

COWANS TRUCKING LLC is a individual based in MEMPHIS, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 605105. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 15 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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 overview

COWANS TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 13 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Memphis, TN. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (8) and AR (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (56.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS4 (Speeding 15+ mph over limit) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 13 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 66.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 78,578 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
8.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +8.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
66.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.8%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +54.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (3)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 10, 2018 to Feb 14, 2018 (35 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 21, 2012 to May 15, 2013 (449 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 26, 2008 to Dec 30, 2008 (34 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 15, 2012 to Apr 25, 2012 (70 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 13 15
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 10 13
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
11 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
7 violations
3 OOS · 42.9%
Driver Fitness
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%
General/Admin
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Tennessee (TN) 11 4 36.4% Jul 4, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 3 0 0.0% Sep 5, 2025
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% May 6, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 11
Wabash National 4
International 4
Freightliner 3
Unknown 2
Dorsey Tra 1
Great Dane 1
Lufk 1
Travois Tr 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 3 — 0.96 1 — 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 7 — 11.13 11 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 5 — 12.81 13 — 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 (22 rows) View all 22 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88323952 Jul 4, 2026 TN 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A523362 · 4V4WC9EG0LN225395
3 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLS4 No
88189166 Jun 18, 2026 TN 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A523362 · 4V4WC9EG0LN225395
2 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLIFTA No
88092322 Jun 8, 2026 TN 2 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A523360 · 4V4WC9EG2LN225494
5 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLS3 Yes
87782521 May 6, 2026 MO 2 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A523362 · 4V4WC9EG0LN225395
3 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLIFTA No
85707945 Sep 5, 2025 AR 3 HETH AR
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A521842 · 3HSDMSMR6DN102787
0 — No
85503674 Aug 11, 2025 AR 3 HUGHES AR
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MS A521834 · 3ALACWDT5GDHN7357
3 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLS4 No
85452839 Aug 9, 2025 TN 3 MILLINGTON TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A523361 · 4V4WC9EG9LN225430
1 392.2-SLLEQP No
85447753 Aug 7, 2025 TN 3 RIPLEY TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A523360 · 4V4WC9EG2LN225494
5 392.2-SLLSR, 387.301A, 383.23A2-LCDLNP No
85436747 Aug 6, 2025 TN 1 HENNING TN
FRUEHUAF TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volvo
MS 128944A · 1JJV452F4WF449414
1 392.2-SLLMF No
85387270 Jul 31, 2025 TN 3 HENNING TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A523359 · 4V4WC9EG1LN239676
2 392.2-SLLS4, 392.16-D No
85269104 Jul 19, 2025 TN 2 HENNING TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A523360 · 4V4WC9EG2LN225494
5 393.23-LEU, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LBL Yes
84535146 Apr 28, 2025 TN 2 STANTON TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3328556 · 3AKJHLDVXPSNS4847
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.60C Yes
83304152 Dec 3, 2024 TN 3 MILLINGTON TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
TN QWSJLK1 · 4V4WC9EG0LN225395
0 — No
83283747 Dec 1, 2024 TN 3 HENNING TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
TN QWSJLK1 · 4V4WC9EG0LN225395
2 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLS4 Yes
82455990 Aug 21, 2024 AR 3 PROCTOR AR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3328243 · 3AKJHLDV0PSNS4842
1 392.2 No
82103757 Jul 11, 2024 MS 3 DE SOTO COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A316616 · 3HSDMSMR6DN102787
1 391.41(a) No
80238831 Nov 22, 2023 TN 3 US 51 ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A316614 · 1HSHWSJN5CJ454824
0 — No
79208152 Jul 20, 2023 MS 2 OLIVE BRANCH SCALE US 78 WEST
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A305036 · 3HSDJAPT8GN215770
0 — No
79169876 Jul 17, 2023 MS 2 UNION COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MS A306994 · 3ALACWDT5GDHN7357
1 393.60(c) No
79153150 Jul 15, 2023 AR 1 ar-crittenden-co-(bridgeport-stn)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A491543 · 1HSDGSJN1BJ366296
2 393.9(a), 393.203(e) No
79035785 Jun 28, 2023 TN 1 ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A482922 · 3HSDJSJR3CN621632
5 396.3(a)(1), 393.11, 392.2 Yes
78828383 Jun 6, 2023 MS 2 PONTOTOC COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MS A305036 · 3HSDJAPT8GN215770
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TN0301016842 May 9, 2025 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MS1703242960 Jul 11, 2024 MS 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0300864192 Jan 31, 2023 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0103361459 Jul 18, 2022 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
TN0103186948 Jan 6, 2022 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0300412192 Dec 29, 2017 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0100681040 Nov 13, 2014 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0100264043 Dec 4, 2012 TN 1 1 No No Fatal
TN0009670405 Mar 26, 2009 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0010274979 Aug 23, 2008 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
AR0006006834 Feb 18, 2006 AR 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0008183246 Aug 20, 2005 TN 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC523322
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC523322 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)

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.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jun 29, 2018 MC523322 NC REVOCATION NC →
Feb 14, 2018 MC523322-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
May 15, 2013 MC523322-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 30, 2008 MC523322-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 11, 2005 MC523322-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0200023001 91X $750,000 Jul 5, 2025 On file ACTIVE
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0200023001 BIPD/Primary — Jul 5, 2022 Jul 5, 2025 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0153996001 BIPD/Primary — Jul 5, 2020 Jul 5, 2022 REPLACED
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY 133-7459247 BIPD/Primary — Jul 5, 2019 Jul 5, 2020 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY CA 7831995 BIPD/Primary — Jul 5, 2018 Jul 5, 2019 REPLACED
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY SC1707088 BIPD/Primary — Jan 4, 2018 Jul 5, 2018 CANCELLED
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY SC1707088 BIPD/Primary — Jul 5, 2017 Jan 4, 2018 CANCELLED
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 01-C-8161760 BIPD/Primary — Jun 2, 2017 Jul 5, 2017 CANCELLED
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 1-C8161760 BIPD/Primary — Apr 25, 2012 Jun 2, 2017 REPLACED
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 1-C8161760 BIPD/Primary — Apr 25, 2012 Jun 4, 2017 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 70 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 15, 2012 to Apr 25, 2012
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP CA 7730187 BIPD/Primary — Nov 20, 2010 Feb 15, 2012 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP59216A BIPD/Primary — Nov 20, 2008 Nov 20, 2010 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RICTN0001852 BIPD/Primary — Nov 20, 2007 Nov 20, 2008 CANCELLED
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. DSN000012660 BIPD/Primary — Nov 20, 2006 Nov 20, 2007 CANCELLED
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO CT00009898 BIPD/Primary — Jul 5, 2005 Nov 20, 2006 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 5, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jul 5, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jul 6, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Jul 5, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
  5. Jul 5, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 5, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Jul 5, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Feb 14, 2018
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Jan 10, 2018
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Jan 10, 2018
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  11. Jan 10, 2018
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 35 days (through Feb 14, 2018)
  12. Jan 4, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jul 5, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Jul 5, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jun 5, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Jun 4, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jun 2, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Feb 21, 2012
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Feb 21, 2012
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  20. Feb 21, 2012
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 449 days (through May 15, 2013)
  21. Feb 15, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
  22. Feb 15, 2012
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 70 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 25, 2012)
  23. Nov 20, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  24. Nov 26, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Nov 26, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  26. Nov 26, 2008
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 34 days (through Dec 30, 2008)
  27. Nov 20, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  28. Nov 21, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  29. Nov 20, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
  30. Nov 20, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HENNING TN TN 4 2
MILLINGTON TN TN 2 0
HETH AR AR 1 0
HUGHES AR AR 1 0
PROCTOR AR AR 1 0
DE SOTO COUNTY MS 1 0
OLIVE BRANCH SCALE US 78 WEST MS 1 0
PONTOTOC COUNTY MS 1 0
UNION COUNTY MS 1 0
RIPLEY TN TN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify COWANS TRUCKING LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about COWANS TRUCKING LLC

Is COWANS TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. COWANS TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 605105 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is COWANS TRUCKING LLC's safety rating? ▾
COWANS TRUCKING LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has COWANS TRUCKING LLC had? ▾
22 roadside inspections are on file for COWANS TRUCKING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is COWANS TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
COWANS TRUCKING LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 66.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is COWANS TRUCKING LLC based? ▾
COWANS TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3319 KIRBY PKWY, MEMPHIS, Tennessee 38115. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does COWANS TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
COWANS TRUCKING LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does COWANS TRUCKING LLC operate? ▾
COWANS TRUCKING LLC self-reports 13 power units and 15 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has COWANS TRUCKING LLC had any crashes? ▾
12 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for COWANS TRUCKING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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NHTSA

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EIA

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Transport Canada

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