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COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS

DBA: COWAN TRUCKING

USDOT 817921 Active INDIVIDUAL OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: JAMES D COWAN General Freight Construction Other (GRAVEL) Based in ABINGDON, VA Grade A · 94
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 · Mar 8, 2004
Common (Property) reinstated · Jun 20, 2008
Common (Property) reinstated · Jul 25, 2007
Policy effective · Aug 1, 2021
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 366 days Mar 8, 2003 → Mar 8, 2004
  • Common (Property) gap · 32 days Inactive May 19, 2008 → reinstated Jun 20, 2008
  • Common (Property) gap · 1520 days Inactive May 27, 2003 → reinstated Jul 25, 2007
  • 1 fatality on crash record 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: JAMES D COWAN
Cargo: General Freight, Construction, Other (GRAVEL)
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 — COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS (USDOT 817921)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JAMES D COWAN (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 366 days — Mar 8, 2003 → Mar 8, 2004
  • Common (Property) gap · 32 days — Inactive May 19, 2008 → reinstated Jun 20, 2008
  • Common (Property) gap · 1520 days — Inactive May 27, 2003 → reinstated Jul 25, 2007
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/817921/
As of: Jul 24, 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 A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240262 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 817921
In FMCSA records since Jul 2, 1999 (~27y)
MC / docket MC414496
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner JAMES D COWAN
Operation OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Construction, Other (GRAVEL)
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 26,742 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (540) 531-8756
Physical
17291 CHILDRESS HOLLOW ROAD
ABINGDON, VA 24210
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 817921
In FMCSA records since Jul 2, 1999 (~27y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 26,742 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.25 vs 1.80 -1.55
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 8 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 25% 0% —
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
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
8
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS is a individual based in ABINGDON, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 817921. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 8 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as an individual, based in Abingdon, VA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in SC (4 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 107.620B-HMAMC (107.620B-HMAMC) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Kenworth, Mac, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

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

Compared against 240,262 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,262 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,262 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 19, 2008 to Jun 20, 2008 (32 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 27, 2003 to Jul 25, 2007 (1520 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 8, 2003 to Mar 8, 2004 (366 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 8, 2007 to Mar 13, 2007 (5 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-01 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unknown
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Carolina (SC) 3 0 0.0% May 5, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 1 1 100.0% Jul 9, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 7
Mack 2
Kenw 1
Mac 1
Mckt 1
Other 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88383673 Jul 9, 2026 TN 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 44976PZ · 1XKWDB9X9YR848061
1 395.8K2-HOSP Yes
84579164 May 5, 2025 SC 2 BATESBURG SC
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 44976PZ · 1XKWDB9X9YR848061
0 — No
83916390 Feb 18, 2025 SC 2 AIKEN SC
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 44976PZ · 1XKWDB9X9YR848061
1 107.620B-HMAMC No
83606273 Jan 13, 2025 SC 3 FAIR PLAY SC
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 44976PZ · 1XKWDB9X9YR848061
0 — No
81616225 May 15, 2024 SC 1 I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 44976PZ · 1XKWDB9X9YR848061
2 393.53(b), 393.47(e) No
79861779 Oct 9, 2023 SC 3 I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 44976PZ · 1XKWDB9X9YR848061
0 — No
79499592 Aug 23, 2023 PA 1 pa-sr22-west-wheatfield-township-
MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Kenworth
VA 636648TL · 5MADN3928DC026853
2 393.45(b)(2) Yes
78839545 Jun 7, 2023 NC 3 2MM EB
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 44976PZ · 1XKWDB9X9YR848061
0 — No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SC0022245794 Jun 13, 2022 SC 1 0 Yes No Fatal
SC0018633114 Sep 18, 2018 SC 0 3 Yes No Injury
GA0006650250 Mar 28, 2018 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104383746 May 6, 2015 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC414496
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 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 20, 2008 MC414496-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 25, 2007 MC414496-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (37 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA03907326 91X $1,000,000 Aug 1, 2021 On file ACTIVE
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 687440001 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2017 Aug 1, 2021 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA08184902 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2016 Aug 1, 2017 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA08184901 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2015 Aug 1, 2016 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 357149 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2014 Aug 1, 2015 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06026104 BIPD/Primary — Jan 6, 2014 Aug 1, 2014 REPLACED
VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY 9369814 BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2011 Feb 5, 2014 CANCELLED
VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY 9369814 BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2011 Jan 6, 2014 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06026101 CARGO — Jan 3, 2011 Apr 29, 2011 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0737729 BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2010 Jan 3, 2011 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0737729 CARGO — Jan 3, 2010 Jan 3, 2011 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0737683 BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2009 Jan 3, 2010 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0737683 CARGO — Jan 3, 2009 Jan 3, 2010 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0732908 CARGO — May 10, 2008 Jan 3, 2009 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0732908 BIPD/Primary — May 10, 2008 Jan 3, 2009 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0732908 BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2008 May 10, 2008 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0732908 CARGO — Jan 3, 2008 May 10, 2008 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA00674601 CARGO — Jul 16, 2007 Jan 3, 2008 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA00674601 BIPD/Primary — Mar 13, 2007 Jan 3, 2008 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 5 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 8, 2007 to Mar 13, 2007
CANAL INSURANCE CO. V118791 BIPD/Primary — Mar 8, 2006 Mar 8, 2007 CANCELLED
SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY OPS0039565 CARGO — Mar 8, 2006 Mar 8, 2006 CANCELLED
SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY OPS0039565 CARGO — Mar 8, 2005 Mar 8, 2006 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. V116088 BIPD/Primary — Mar 8, 2005 Mar 8, 2006 CANCELLED
SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY OPS0036339 CARGO — Mar 8, 2004 Mar 8, 2005 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Aug 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Aug 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Aug 1, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  5. Jul 29, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Aug 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Feb 5, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
  8. Jan 13, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Jan 6, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
  10. Apr 29, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jan 3, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jan 3, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jan 3, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Dec 22, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Oct 13, 2009
    oos
    Out-of-service order — 90 day failure to pay fine
  16. Jan 6, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Jan 3, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Dec 8, 2008
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Jun 20, 2008
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  20. May 19, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. May 19, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  22. May 19, 2008
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 32 days (through Jun 20, 2008)
  23. May 10, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Jan 4, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Jan 3, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  26. Mar 8, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  27. Mar 8, 2007
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 5 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 13, 2007)
  28. Mar 8, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  29. Mar 8, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Mar 8, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY
  31. Mar 8, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Mar 8, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
  33. May 27, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  34. May 27, 2003
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 1520 days (through Jul 25, 2007)
  35. Mar 8, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Mar 8, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY
  37. Mar 8, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  38. Mar 8, 2003
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 366 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 8, 2004)
  39. Mar 29, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  40. Mar 29, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY SC 2 0
2MM EB NC 1 0
AIKEN SC SC 1 0
BATESBURG SC SC 1 0
FAIR PLAY SC SC 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS

  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 COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS

Is COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 817921 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 COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS's safety rating? ▾
COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS 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 COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS's out-of-service rate? ▾
COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 8 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS based? ▾
COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 17291 CHILDRESS HOLLOW ROAD, ABINGDON, Virginia 24210. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC414496). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS operate? ▾
COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS 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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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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