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COWANS TRANSPORTATION AND EXPRESS INC
Olive Branch, MS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2829933 · MC 31211
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-31211 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC031211
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT42519A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2829933
MC Number
MC-31211
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 3, 2015
Authority Reinstated
July 11, 2025
Annual Mileage
181,243 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4420 Alexander Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Patricia Anthony
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
25.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 56th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 1HSDGSJN1BJ366301 | 0 | Clean |
| July 9, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | NAVISTAR · 1HSDGSJN1BJ366301 | 2 | Passed |
| June 26, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | NAVISTAR · 1HSDGSJN1BJ366301 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| May 4, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4WC9EG2LN225494 | 1 | Passed |
| February 17, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4WC9EG2LN225494 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| April 19, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4WC9EG1LN239676 | 1 | Passed |
| March 4, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4WC9EG0LN225395 | 1 | Passed |
| January 4, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4WC9EG2LN225494 | 0 | Clean |
| August 8, 2024 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVACWFC4RHUR2972 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN8
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Dry Van
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 International LA687 | Tractor · Class 7 | 1HSDGSJN1BJ366301 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG2LN225494 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA962XLB056427 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC4RHUR2972 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Fruehuaf | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1JJV452F4WF449414 | 1 | 1 |
| Utility Tr | — | 1UYVS2536VC068325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG0LN225395 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG1LN239676 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 15, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 8, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 13, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 5, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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