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COWAN SYSTEMS LLC

DOT 548880
MC 271882
Entity Carrier
4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21227 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory128 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
548880
ACTIVE

Overview

COWAN SYSTEMS LLC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Apr 2026, based in Baltimore, Maryland, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 1882 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker and Intermodal / Container.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0.8407286314806165%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
22.643171806167402%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedApr 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 6.8
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
3314 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

2135
Inspections, 24 mo
1828
Violations, 24 mo
350
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-06
392.2-SLLTL — State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2026-09-06
392.2-SLLTL — State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2026-09-04
392.2-SLLCP — State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone (Unit D)
2026-09-04
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-09-04
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-09-04
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-09-04
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2026-09-04
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 2)
2026-09-04
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-09-04
395.22G-ELDMFV — HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. (Unit D)
2026-09-04
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2026-09-03
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-09-03
396.5-HL — Hubs - Leaking hub (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-09-03
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-09-03
393.122B-CPR — Paper Rolls - Improper securement of paper rolls transported with eyes vertical in a sided vehicle (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-09-03
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-09-03
393.9A-LHWS — Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-09-02
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-09-02
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-09-02
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-09-02
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-09-02
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-09-02
393.47D2-BLTBD — Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness (Unit 2)
2026-09-02
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-09-02
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2026-09-02
393.47A-BCFSAD — Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface (Unit 1)
2026-09-02
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-09-02
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-09-02
393.95A1 — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units1882
Drivers1882
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMajor carrier (201+ units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-271882

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✓ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 548880 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does COWAN SYSTEMS LLC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.8407286314806165% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does COWAN SYSTEMS LLC operate?
It runs 1882 power units with 1882 drivers on file.

Contact COWAN SYSTEMS LLC

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Physical Address
4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
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