HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/548880-cowan-systems-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC271882
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 4 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (410) 247-0800, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC271882.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC271882 | — | Old Republic Insurance Company Policy MWE 314560 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC271882 | — | General Insurance Company of America Policy 5776819 · BMC-82 | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC271882 | — | General Insurance Company of America Policy 5776819 · BMC-82 | $75,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC271882 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 108369354 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
252 of 1,146 · Maryland avg 20.7%
18 of 2,156 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | VT | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | MA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Maryland average covers 42,318 vehicle and 51,664 driver inspections of all Maryland-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
1,300 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 323 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 1,818 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 926 | 301 | 71.2% | 71.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 237 | 0 | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 112 | 4 | 8.6% | 10.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 19 | 17 | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 89 | 88 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 64 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 56 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 49 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 48 | 48 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 36 | 2 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 36 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 29 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 28 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 25 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Upper Dublin Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Bowling Green, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Arbutus, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Fairburn, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Summerfield Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Beltsville, MD | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Westport, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Lower Milford Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Lower Milford Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 548880 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC271882 |
| Legal name | COWAN SYSTEMS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 1,882 |
| Drivers | 1,882 |
| Annual mileage | 143,732,615 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 7, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 28, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
Is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. COWAN SYSTEMS LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does COWAN SYSTEMS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC271882: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about COWAN SYSTEMS LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking COWAN SYSTEMS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 548880. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (410) 247-0800, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC271882, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (410) 247-0800
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
4 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC Carrier |
Halethorpe, MD | 215194 | MC155424 | 239 | Active Current · Motus |
| COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC Carrier |
Halethorpe, MD | 917652 | MC396918 | 77 | Active Current · Motus |
| COWAN SYSTEMS LLC Carrier |
Halethorpe, MD | 2217118 | MC285256 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| COWAN SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION LLC Carrier |
Halethorpe, MD | 2235345 | MC542448 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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