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COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC

Baltimore, MD

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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 917652 · MC 396918
Satisfactory Active 6 yrs, 8 mo
77
Power Units
65
Drivers
105
Inspections
28%
Vehicle OOS
$0
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-396918 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
General Insurance Company Of America
Safety
Satisfactory
16.4% OOS · 105 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 8 mo
  • Insurance on file: $0
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 27.9% — above the 20.7% national average
  • 105 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC396918
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Active

Insurance on File

GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $0 · Policy 5776819
On File
General Insurance Company of America
Bond · $1,000,000 · Policy 5776819
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
917652
MC Number
MC-396918
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 22, 2000
Authority Reinstated
December 31, 2019
Annual Mileage
3,547,921 mi (2024)

Contact Information

Address
4555 Hollins Ferry Road, Baltimore, MD 21227
Owner / Officer
Shelly A Dumas-magnin
Officer 2
Eric Sizemore

Cargo Types

General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceIntermodalPaper Products

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
105
Driver Inspections
54
Vehicle Inspections
63
Out-of-Service Violations
32

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance108
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service3

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate2.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate27.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.2pp higher)
16.4% of 73 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 51st 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
22 insp · 4 OOS
2025
50 insp · 14 OOS
2024
26 insp · 10 OOS

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 22 of 45 inspections
Unsafe Driving 10 of 75 inspections
Hours of Service 2 of 75 inspections
Driver Fitness 1 of 75 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 75 inspections

Crash History (4)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
November 5, 2025 SC 1 No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
September 19, 2025 SC 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
June 16, 2025 TN Yes Daylight · Wet
June 10, 2025 TN Yes Daylight · Dry

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN36
SC31
KY9
NC8
AL2
AR1
and 3 more states

Fleet & Equipment (130)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 8 · trailers up to 48 ft
Power units
~55
of 77 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~75
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
54
Intermodal Chassis
30
Container Chassis
23
Semi-trailer
9
Incomplete Chassis
5
Flatbed
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2007 Freightliner FLD132 Tractor · Class 8 1FUJAPAV27DW77356 4 1
2019 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZTZR5KN337145 4
2001 Freightliner FLD132 Tractor · Class 8 1FUJAPCG11LH99026 3 1
1994 Freightliner USF-1E Tractor · Class 8 1FUYDCYB5RH533354 3
1999 Kenworth T600 Tractor · Class 8 1XKADR9X1XJ835854 3
2016 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X3GD264658 3
2016 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X4GD264684 3 1
2001 Freightliner FLD120 Tractor · Class 8 1FUJAHCG21PF96967 2
2006 Freightliner CST120 Tractor · Class 8 1FUJBBAV76LU15272 2
2012 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLBG7CLBL8581 2
Show all 130 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
1994 Freightliner USF-1E Tractor · Class 8 1FUYDPYB4RH628222 2 1
2015 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X7FJ448744 2
2006 Peterbilt 387 Tractor · Class 8 1XP7DB9X36D643263 2 1
2020 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X2LD602366 2 1
2017 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X5HD445150 2
1999 International 9200 Tractor · Class 8 2HSFMAMR5XC079950 2
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLBG0GSGW1743 2
2014 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLD52ESFV5464 2
2002 International 9200i Tractor · Class 8 3HSCEAXR52N036647 2
2015 International LF687 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDJAPR6FN513155 2
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZTZR0LN815523 2
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZTZRXJN171977 2
2025 Hercules Enterprises Llc. Container Chassis · 40 ft 5K8CG4024SH016566 2
Cimc Vehic Semi-trailer LJRC41267LT007337 2
Ot Intermodal Chassis 00000000000000000 1
Unpublishe Straight Truck 1AJC27234P1001008 1
Unpublishe Intermodal Chassis 1AJC40235P1001424 1
Ajax Trail Intermodal Chassis 1AJCG4023XH005746 1
Unpublishe 1AJCG4025WH003320 1
Ajax Trail Intermodal Chassis 1AJCS4026XH000930 1
Stou Intermodal Chassis 1DW1C45271E499715 1
2012 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUGGLDR2CLBK8288 1
2003 Freightliner Columbia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJA6CG33PK22162 1
2004 Freightliner Columbia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJA6CV14LM27082 1
2002 Freightliner FLD120 Tractor · Class 8 1FUJAHCG82PG30072 1
2007 Freightliner CST120 Tractor · Class 8 1FUJBBAV17LV92191 1
2006 Freightliner CST120 Tractor · Class 8 1FUJBBCK26LV74591 1
2006 Freightliner CST120 Tractor · Class 8 1FUJBBCK96LU57686 1
2018 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGBDV2JLJJ6178 1 1
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGEBG6GLGZ7105 1
2000 Freightliner Long Conv. Tractor · Class 8 1FUPCSZB7YLF08557 1
1995 Freightliner USF-1E Tractor · Class 8 1FUYDXYBXSH618574 1
Frht Tractor 1FVXA7CG7CDBJ6166 1
Al Tucker Semi-trailer 1LDD2320XHB701428 1
Hyundai Tr Intermodal Chassis 1LDD24202EB842186 1 1
2026 Monon Container Chassis · 24 ft 1NNC02425TM270103 1
2015 Monon Container Chassis · 24 ft 1NNC02426FW099807 1
2014 Monon Container Chassis · 41 ft 1NNC04123EM080626 1
2014 Monon Container Chassis · 41 ft 1NNC04125EW090286 1
2024 Monon Container Chassis · 48 ft 1NNC04825RM216198 1
1999 Strick Commercial Trailer Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft 1S12GC406XB731086 1
2027 Strick Commercial Trailer Flatbed · 23 ft 1S12SC233VB719910 1
Theurer At Semi-trailer 1TA144828F4600799 1
2015 Kenworth T6 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKAD49X8FJ455136 1 1
1999 Kenworth T600 Tractor · Class 8 1XKADB9X7XR798110 1
2016 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49XXGD264011 1
2016 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X4GD264670 1
2017 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X6HD418426 1
2000 Peterbilt 378 Tractor · Class 8 1XPFDR9XXYN494626 1 1
1998 International 9400 Tractor · Class 8 2HSFHAMR6WC041517 1
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGED54GDHP6227 1
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLD59GSGU1311 1 1
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLDR9KDJW1864 1
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR9KSKM4894 1 1
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV1KSKE1256 1
2022 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV7NSNA3639 1
1998 Hyundai Translead Trailers Container Chassis · 24 ft 3H3C242S1WT087385 1
2000 Hyundai Translead Trailers Container Chassis · 24 ft 3H3C242SXYT094158 1
2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers Container Chassis · 40 ft 3H3C402S9JT939400 1
2003 Hyundai Translead Trailers Container Chassis · 41 ft 3H3C412S03T070811 1
2003 Hyundai Translead Trailers Container Chassis · 41 ft 3H3C412S03T139559 1 1
2003 Hyundai Translead Trailers Container Chassis · 41 ft 3H3C412S13T140896 1 1
2000 Hyundai Translead Trailers Container Chassis · 41 ft 3H3C412S7YT055973 1
2003 Hyundai Translead Trailers Container Chassis · 41 ft 3H3C412SX3T140945 1
1995 Hyundai Translead Trailers Incomplete Chassis · 46 ft 3H3X462SXST451045 1
2016 International LF687 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDJAPR7GN030713 1
2016 International LF687 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDJAPR9GN109851 1 1
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR1LN822052 1
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR4LN431302 1
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZTZR9LN063174 1
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZTZRXLN899625 1 1
Unpublishe Intermodal Chassis 4C94K4023JC517239 1 1
2005 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9GHX5N382663 1
Dors 51YSC4024PPC28629 1
Trlr Semi-trailer 5ABE40207YB000743 1
Hri 5ABE40209XB990373 1
Unpublishe Intermodal Chassis 5ABL402023B034579 1
2000 Charleston Marine Containers Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft 5D7GC4028YC000609 1
2001 Cheetah Chassis Incomplete Chassis · 23 ft 5EF2SC2331B743484 1 1
2004 Cheetah Chassis Incomplete Chassis · 23 ft 5EF2SC2354B760212 1 1
Dors Intermodal Chassis 5JYMP4032PPC32085 1
Dorsey Tra Intermodal Chassis 5JYMP4036PPC32137 1
Dorsey Tra Intermodal Chassis 5JYSC2022PPC27578 1
Dorsey Tra Intermodal Chassis 5JYSC4020PPC32225 1
Dorsey Tra Intermodal Chassis 5JYSC4021PPC29580 1
Dorsey Tra Intermodal Chassis 5JYSC4021PPC30709 1
Dors 5JYSC4022PPC28709 1
Dorsey Tra Intermodal Chassis 5JYSC4026PPC29250 1
Dors Semi-trailer 5JYSC4026PPC29975 1
Dorsey Tra Intermodal Chassis 5JYSC4027PPC30245 1
Othr Intermodal Chassis 5JYSC4028PPC29444 1
Dors Intermodal Chassis 5JYSC4029PPC30652 1
Dors 5JYSC402XPPC27663 1
2024 Hercules Enterprises Llc. Container Chassis · 40 ft 5K8CG4021RH016163 1
2025 Hercules Enterprises Llc. Container Chassis · 40 ft 5K8CG4021SH018050 1
2025 Hercules Enterprises Llc. Container Chassis · 40 ft 5K8CG4024SH017006 1 1
2025 Hercules Enterprises Llc. Container Chassis · 40 ft 5K8CG4024SH017443 1
2025 Hercules Enterprises Llc. Container Chassis · 40 ft 5K8CG4025SH016981 1
2024 Hercules Enterprises Llc. Container Chassis · 40 ft 5K8CG402XRH015724 1 1
Unpublishe Intermodal Chassis AF001110 1
2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co Container Chassis · 28 ft LJRC2824751005499 1
Cimc LJRC41260LT007339 1
Cimc Vehic Intermodal Chassis LJRC41261LT007334 1
Cimc Vehic Intermodal Chassis LJRC41262LT008315 1
Cimc Vehic Semi-trailer LJRC41263JT016274 1
2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co Container Chassis · 41 ft LJRC4126462003983 1 1
Cimc Vehic Intermodal Chassis LJRC41264LT007330 1
Cimc Vehic Intermodal Chassis LJRC41265JT018012 1
Cimc Vehic Intermodal Chassis LJRC41267KT003559 1
Cimc Vehic Semi-trailer LJRC41267LT016278 1
Cimc Vehic Semi-trailer LJRC41268JT018313 1
Cimc Vehic Intermodal Chassis LJRC41269LT007338 1
Cimc Vehic Intermodal Chassis LJRC41269LT007341 1
Chassis Intermodal Chassis LJRC41371LT010189 1 1
2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co Container Chassis · 46 ft LJRC4626162010080 1
Cimc Vehic Semi-trailer LJRC4626361825542 1
Unpublishe LT1CC41243C004102 1
Trlr Intermodal Chassis LT1CC412X5C007945 1
Jindo Intermodal Chassis LV1GV40254S106860 1
Sjin Intermodal Chassis LV1SM23274S104878 1 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 (105)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
September 10, 2026 0006913444 LAKE WACCAMAW NC III SAME
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FRHT
HERC
3AKJGLDR4ESBM2660
5K8CG4027TH020192
IN 2423873
SC SG1274B
September 1, 2026 I036D31441 MOUNT JULIET TN III NA
Truck Tractor
Intermodal Chassis
PETERBILT
CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
1XPBDP9X5HD445150
LJRC2824551017182
IN 3095821
TN T912283
August 19, 2026 8310000731 WEST MEMPHIS AR III N/A
Truck Tractor
Intermodal Chassis
FREIGHTLINER
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS
3AKJHLDV1KSKE1256
3H3C402S9JT939400
IN 2417474
TN U839485
July 21, 2026 I034M20099 LIVINGSTON TN III MERRICK HARDWOODS
Truck Tractor
Trailer
PETERBILT
HRI
1XP7DB9X36D643263
5ABE40209XB990373
IN 3506862
TN T278075
July 21, 2026 I031D30653 CARTHAGE TN II 4 1 EMPTY
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
CHEETAH CHASSIS
1XPFDR9XXYN494626
5EF2SC2354B760212
TN R386HZ
TN T807741
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. Lighting
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting
July 16, 2026 4127091061 I 57 NB MP 53, IL I 7 1 INTERMODAL CHASSIS
Truck Tractor
Intermodal Chassis
INTERNATIONAL
SJIN
3HSDJAPR9GN109851
LV1SM23274S104878
IN 3752366
ME 5380997
396.3A1 OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
395.22G Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related
395.8E1-PC False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception False Log
393.126 Failure to ensure intermodal container securement General Securement
393.47E Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment
393.53B CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others
396.3A1-LC Brake - Leak from air chamber Brakes All Others
June 3, 2026 CV43336944 FRANKLIN, KY I 2 CSX
Truck Tractor
Intermodal Chassis
PETERBILT
STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER
1XPBDP9X6HD418426
1S12GC406XB731086
IN 3096244
OR HR77070
392.2-SLLEWG3 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight
392.2-SLLEWA3 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
May 8, 2026 0322003640 NORTH CHARLESTON SC II 2
Truck Tractor
Intermodal Chassis
FREIGHTLINER
DORSEY TRA
1FUJAPAV27DW77356
5JYSC4020PPC32225
IN 3100719
SC 32166SG
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
April 27, 2026 I034J80677 ARDMORE TN II 5 1 BOBTAIL
Truck Tractor
INTERNATIONAL
3HSDZTZRXLN899625
IN 3752463
393.75A2-TAOTLM OOSTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference Tires
393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting
393.203A-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken Cab Body Frame
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting
392.2-SLLTCD 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
April 15, 2026 0358002518 SANTEE SC II N/A
Truck Tractor
Intermodal Chassis
FREIGHTLINER
HERCULES ENTERPRISES LLC.
3AKJGLBG0GSGW1743
5K8CG4024SH016566
SC P779448
SC SG3859A

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
CSX RAILROAD 11 January 5, 2026
CSX 2 June 3, 2026
WANDO TERMINAL 2 April 10, 2025
RIEGELWOOD MILL 2 September 25, 2024
MERRICK HARDWOODS 1 July 21, 2026
INTERMODAL CHASSIS 1 July 16, 2026
HUGH K LEATHERMAN TERMIN 1 April 6, 2026
BNSF RAILROAD 1 March 25, 2026
WANDO 1 February 26, 2026
BRIDGESTONE 1 June 4, 2025
HELENA INDUSTRIES INC 1 May 6, 2025
HERMITAGE HARDWOOD 1 April 28, 2025

12 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
December 31, 2019REINSTATEDCommon Carrier
December 12, 2016Active
REINSTATED
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
February 8, 2016REINSTATEDCommon Carrier
January 28, 2015INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
January 27, 2014INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
November 6, 2013INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
January 23, 2012INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
January 27, 2009INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
July 18, 2008INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
January 24, 2008INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
November 1, 2025BI&PDOn file
January 4, 2016COMMONOn Record
November 18, 2004COMMONOn Record
March 2, 2004COMMONOn Record

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