COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
- USDOT Number
- 548880
- Docket / MC #
- MC-271882
- Headquarters
- BALTIMORE, MD
- Fleet & VINs
- 1882 Trucks · 3014 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: ACTIVEContract Carrier: ACTIVEProperty Broker: ACTIVE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 0
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $1,000,000 On FilePolicy #5776819General Insurance Company of America
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 258 / 1152 | 22.4% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 18 / 2151 | 0.8% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 1994-01-28
- Last MCS-150: 2026-04-28
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 3Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Registered 32 years ago in Baltimore, MD, COWAN SYSTEMS LLC operates 1882 reported power units (3014 distinct 17-digit vehicle VINs observed in federal roadside inspections) with 2151 total inspections logged over the trailing 24 months, with NHTSA trailer VIN telemetry confirming physical operation of Dry Van and Refrigerated Van and Flatbed and Auto Transporter and Intermodal Chassis equipment. Highway inspection activity concentrates primarily across MD (44%), NY (16%), GA (16%).
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is SATISFACTORY; 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 22.4% across 1152 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 0.8% across 2151 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records list 127 reportable crash(es) in the past 24 months (3 fatal, 47 injury, 117 tow-away).
Additional public-baseline observations (3/7): its street address in Baltimore is shared across 3 USDOT record(s); federal L&I/Motus filings reflect $1,000,000 in primary BMC-91X auto liability coverage (shipment-specific Motor Truck Cargo coverage requires ACORD 25 COI review).
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPBDP9X0PD****** | PETERBILT | Power Tractor | IN | 2026-11-12 |
| 1JJV532DXNL****** | WABA | Dry Van | ME | 2026-11-12 |
| 1GR1P0628ND****** | GREAT DANE | Dry Van | ME | 2026-11-10 |
| 1JJV532D4KL****** | WABASH NAT | Dry Van | ME | 2026-11-10 |
| 1JJV532DXEL****** | WABASH NAT | Dry Van | ME | 2026-11-10 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-82 | General Insurance Company of America | 5776819 | $1,000,000 | Eff. 2025-11-01 |
| BMC-34 | Old Republic Insurance Company | MWE314560 | $5,000 | Eff. 2025-11-01 |
| BMC-84 | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America | 108369354 | $75,000 | Eff. 2025-11-01 |
Shared Physical Street Address (3 Registrations)
Other U.S. DOT registrations recorded at this same physical street address: