HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/917652-cowan-transport-services-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
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.
MC459139: filed under USDOT 1122738, not this record
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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 MC396918.
- MC459139 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 1122738. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC396918 | — | General Insurance Company of America Policy 5776819 · BMC-82 | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
13 of 45 · Maryland avg 20.8%
1 of 78 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | SC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | TN | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | IL | 1 | 7 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 42,361 vehicle and 51,705 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
85 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 116 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 70 | 15 | 82.4% | 71.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 12.9% | 10.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 3.5% | 10.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.2% | 6.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 5 | 0 |
| Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393126BCIM | 4 | 4 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 3 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BLRLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | Georgetown, SC | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Georgetown, SC | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Crossville, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 917652 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC396918, MC459139 |
| Legal name | COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 77 |
| Drivers | 65 |
| Annual mileage | 3,547,921 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 16, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 22, 2000 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 22, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersPaper Products
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
2 changes
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Insurance filing | — | Liability (BI&PD) General Insurance Company of America 1000000 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Insurance filing | Surety Bond General Insurance Company of America 1000000 | No longer on file |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
What does COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC396918: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC is old or missing?
MC459139, filed under another USDOT, is shown with its last known status from May 14, 2026.
What should I verify before booking COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 917652. 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 MC396918, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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 SYSTEMS LLC Review Carrier & broker |
Halethorpe, MD | 548880 | MC271882 | 1,882 | Active Current · Motus |
| COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC Review Carrier |
Halethorpe, MD | 215194 | MC155424 | 239 | Active Current · Motus |
| COWAN SYSTEMS LLC High risk Carrier |
Halethorpe, MD | 2217118 | MC285256 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| COWAN SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION LLC High risk 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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