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COWLING TRUCKING INC
Foreman, AR
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 22.2% of 9 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 757799 · MC 341868
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1998
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-341868 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
23.1% OOS · 40 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 22.2% of 9 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 16 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 23, 2010; first granted August 4, 1998 (28 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 40 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC341868
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT22435A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
757799
MC Number
MC-341868
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 1, 1998
Authority First Granted
August 4, 1998
Authority Reinstated
June 23, 2010
Annual Mileage
779,596 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
585 Lr 51 South, Foreman, AR 71836
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Cowling
Officer 2
Brianna Segraves
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/Feed
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
40
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
27
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance39
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (16.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
23.1% of 26 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
69th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 27 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 27 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 27 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 27 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| December 14, 2024 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX19
OK8
AR5
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
10
Tractor
10
Grain / Hopper
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A228R021045 | 6 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2532EA939320 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X3XD491963 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X1YD506591 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X6YD506599 | 5 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X6XD471996 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125318G3154724 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320072020407 | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X6XN478280 | 3 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X7XN472598 | 3 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Semi-trailer | ARKVIN00899149038 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C4J3064728 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2530FA274127 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2534EA939318 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X3YN520907 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH4222X8B114654 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2532EA939401 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2534J5452607 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X07D674561 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X17D733634 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X7TD363008 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Peterbilt 379 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X8SN357288 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC12531XG3154725 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (40)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2026 | V262632306 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X7TD363008 1UYFS2534EA939318 |
AR K813278 AR PT142440 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 16, 2026 | V262653527 | TX, TX | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XP5DB9X3XD491963 1TTF5320072020407 |
AR K813280 AR PT192603 |
| October 1, 2026 | V262596722 | TX, TX | II | 4 | — | TNM LUMBERWORKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X7TD363008 1UYFS2534EA939318 |
AR K813278 AR PT142440 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | R200162676 | OK, OK | IV | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5DB9X8SN357288 1TDH4222X8B114654 |
AR F305971 AR PT142446 |
| September 9, 2026 | V262563396 | TX, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XP5DB9X7XN472598 5MC125318G3154724 |
AR K834109 AR PT187491 |
| September 5, 2026 | V262556911 | TX, TX | II | 5 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X3XD491963 1UYFS2534EA939318 |
AR K813280 AR PT142440 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | V262502830 | IH30 EB MT PLEASANT SCALE, TX | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1XP5DB9X1YD506591 1TTF532C4J3064728 |
AR K811403 AR PT187455 |
| July 30, 2026 | V262502823 | IH30 EB MT PLEASANT SCALE, TX | II | — | — | OWENS CORNING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XP5DB9X7XN472598 5MC125318G3154724 |
AR K834109 AR PT187491 |
| July 22, 2026 | V700173695 | OK, OK | II | 4 | 1 | MC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XP5DB9X3YN520907 1TTF5320072020407 |
AR K811401 AR PT192603 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 5270002016 | FOREMAN AR | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X3YN520907 1UYFS2530FA274127 |
AR K811401 AR PT142493 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| NEW MILLENNIUM | 4 | January 22, 2026 |
| TNM LUMBERWORKS | 2 | October 1, 2026 |
| T N M | 2 | January 13, 2026 |
| OWENS CORNING | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| NORTECH | 1 | February 10, 2026 |
| STEPHENS PIPE AND STEEL | 1 | December 18, 2025 |
| MILLWOOD | 1 | September 4, 2025 |
| TNM LUMBER | 1 | September 25, 2024 |
| TNM LUMBERWORKS OF ARKANSAS | 1 | June 21, 2024 |
| TNM LUMBERWORKS OF ARKANSASA | 1 | February 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 14, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 14, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 12, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 9, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 8, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 14, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 23, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 16, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 18, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 12, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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