COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 917652 • 4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD, 21227
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-396918 | ACTIVE | Apr 5, 2004 | Dec 31, 2019 |
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 133-751079-9 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC002627 | ON FILE | Mar 29, 2020 | Jun 27, 2003 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 603-101095-2 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHZ 8133059 | ON FILE | May 3, 2010 | Aug 4, 2011 |
Insurance History (46 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 133-751079-9 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan 25, 2022 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 133-748485-2 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 133-748485-2 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 24, 2021 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 133-746874-2 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2020 | Nov 29, 2020 |
| SELF-INSURED | BIPD/Primary | NA | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 25, 2022 |
| SELF-INSURED | BIPD/Primary | NA | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 133-746874-2 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 603-100997-1 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 603-850391-1 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | 472M6343 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | 472M6343 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881301 03 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2015 | Jan 28, 2016 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881301 02 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2014 | Jan 28, 2015 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881301 01 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2013 | Jan 28, 2014 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881301 01 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2013 | Nov 4, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0700905 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2012 | Jan 28, 2013 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TFM 300250 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2009 | Jan 28, 2012 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHD 3525052 | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2008 | May 3, 2010 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMD16212 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2008 | Aug 7, 2008 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMD16212 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2008 | Jul 7, 2008 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0706192 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2008 | Jan 28, 2009 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMD12898 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2007 | Mar 25, 2008 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0114010 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2007 | Jan 28, 2008 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMD10544 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2006 | Mar 25, 2007 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC017378 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2006 | Jan 28, 2006 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC017378 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2006 | Jan 28, 2006 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC017378 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2006 | Jul 28, 2006 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC017378 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2006 | Apr 3, 2006 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC017378 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2006 | Jan 28, 2007 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMD6706 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2005 | Apr 26, 2006 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMD6706 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2005 | Mar 25, 2006 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC010998 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2005 | Jan 28, 2005 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC010998 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2005 | Jan 28, 2006 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC010998 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2005 | Jan 28, 2005 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC010998 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2005 | May 17, 2005 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC010998 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2005 | Sep 5, 2005 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC006740 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2004 | Mar 29, 2004 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC006740 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2004 | Jun 28, 2004 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC006740 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2004 | Dec 15, 2004 |
| COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM755430 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2004 | Mar 29, 2005 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC006740 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2004 | May 26, 2004 |
| COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM755323 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2003 | Mar 29, 2004 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC002627 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2003 | Mar 29, 2003 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC002627 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2003 | Jun 27, 2003 |
| COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM755323 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2003 | May 2, 2004 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC002627 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2003 | Mar 29, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SELF-INSURED | NA | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-751079-9 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-751079-9 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 25, 2022 | Jan 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SELF-INSURED | NA | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2022 | Jan 25, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-748485-2 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 24, 2021 | Nov 24, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-748485-2 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-746874-2 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 29, 2020 | Nov 29, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-746874-2 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-100997-1 | BIPD | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-101095-2 | BIPD | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-850391-1 | BIPD | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 472M6343 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2017 | Jan 27, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 472M6343 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881301 03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881301 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2015 | Jan 28, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881301 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2014 | Jan 28, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881301 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2013 | Nov 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0700905 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2013 | Jan 28, 2013 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 300250 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2012 | Jan 28, 2012 |
| CANCEL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHZ 8133059 | CARGO | Aug 4, 2011 | Aug 4, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHD 3525052 | CARGO | May 3, 2010 | May 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0706192 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2009 | Jan 28, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMD16212 | CARGO | Aug 7, 2008 | Aug 7, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMD16212 | CARGO | Jul 7, 2008 | Jul 7, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMD12898 | CARGO | Mar 25, 2008 | Mar 25, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0114010 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2008 | Jan 28, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMD10544 | CARGO | Mar 25, 2007 | Mar 25, 2007 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC017378 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2007 | Jan 28, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC017378 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2006 | Jul 28, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMD6706 | CARGO | Apr 26, 2006 | Apr 26, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC017378 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2006 | Apr 3, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMD6706 | CARGO | Mar 25, 2006 | Mar 25, 2006 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC010998 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2006 | Jan 28, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC017378 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2006 | Jan 28, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC017378 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2006 | Jan 28, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC010998 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2005 | Sep 5, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC010998 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2005 | May 17, 2005 |
| CANCEL | COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | IM755430 | CARGO | Mar 29, 2005 | Mar 29, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC010998 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2005 | Jan 28, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC010998 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2005 | Jan 28, 2005 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC006740 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2004 | Dec 15, 2004 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC006740 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2004 | Jun 28, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC006740 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2004 | May 26, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | IM755323 | CARGO | May 2, 2004 | May 2, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | IM755323 | CARGO | Mar 29, 2004 | Mar 29, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC006740 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2004 | Mar 29, 2004 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC002627 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2004 | Mar 29, 2004 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC002627 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2003 | Jun 27, 2003 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC002627 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2003 | Jun 27, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC002627 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2003 | Mar 29, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-396918 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-396918 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-396918 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC396918 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 12, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2015 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2014 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2013 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2012 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2009 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2008 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2008 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2007 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2006 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2005 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2005 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2005 |
| MC396918 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 31, 2005 | REVOKED | Feb 8, 2016 |
| MC396918 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2004 |
| MC396918 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 17, 2004 | REVOKED | Dec 21, 2004 |
| MC396918 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 2003 | REVOKED | Apr 5, 2004 |
| MC396918 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jan 3, 2001 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 103 inspections
Violation Summary (148 violations from latest 100 of 103 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 16 | 5 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126(b) | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.600(c) | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (103 inspections)
Showing 50 of 103
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GEORGETOWN | S FRASER ST | ...X52061 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 19, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GEORGETOWN | N FRASER ST | ...382663 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 16, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CROSSVILLE | NORTHSIDE DR | ...063174 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 10, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | BRILEY PKWY | ...448744 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES |
| Aug 15, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NASHVILLE | I-65 | ...822052 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 30, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT PLEASANT | LONG POINT RD | ...507060 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 3, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-65 | ...264699 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 28, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH CHARLESTON | I-526 E ON RAMP | ...003622 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 15, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSONVILLE | HIGHWAY 386 | ...337589 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 19, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ORANGEBURG | EXIT 154 A | ...GB3395 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 11, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...A00658 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 5, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLESTON | 526 | ...BL8581 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 1, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN | KY0100 | ...M63330 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| May 20, 2021 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LORIS | 701 | ...V74591 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| May 10, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | POMARIA | 79EB | ...HK3408 | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 1, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2020 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2020 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2014 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2013 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2013 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2013 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
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