COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC
Risk factors
High riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026285 inspections · 49 violations (11 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
16
2× · sev 8
- 2393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
12
3× · sev 4
- 3393.75A1-TEPBMVehicle Maintenance
Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
8
1× · sev 8
- 4392.2-SLLILCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Improper lane change
5
1× · sev 5
- 5393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 7396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 9396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
3
1× · sev 3
- 10393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- MD14
- KS6
- MO5
- PA2
- FL2
- AL1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 90% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on12× · 6%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.9× · 5%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative6× · 3%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection24× · 7%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured14× · 5%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear14× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS19× · 13%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth9× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× · 3%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak11× · 3%
- 392.64Riding within the closed body of a commercial vehicle without exits1× · 1%
- 396.3A1-DLDSCBBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket, bracket bolts or mounting hardware1× · 0%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 32.6% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Frederick County, MD
Medium impact55 of 181 violations in the last 12 months (30%) came from inspections in Frederick County, MD. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Frederick County, MD to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 13% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 6%
- 392.2FCFollowing too close1× · 2%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 5%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 23% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× · 43%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.4× · 12%
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.5× · 10%
- 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet2× · 4%
- 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× · 14%
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× · 2%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required
- Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
- Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA91 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 61 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
10
Tow-away
10
Injury
5
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi226 drivers
- Company officer
- SHELLY A DUMAS-MAGNIN
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 1982-06-24
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-28
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 239 trucks · 239 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers, officers or emails with 92 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
36 events- 04/28/2026MCS-150 update filed
12.7M mi reported (2024)
- 11/01/2025Insurance replaced — SELF-INSURED
BIPD/Primary · policy NA
- 01/18/2024Insurance cancelled — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
SURETY · policy MD 1732
- 11/01/2022Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-751079-9
- 01/25/2022Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-751079-9
- 01/25/2022Insurance replaced — SELF-INSURED
BIPD/Primary · policy NA
- 11/24/2021Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-748485-2
- 11/01/2021Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-748485-2
- 11/29/2020Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-746874-2
- 11/01/2020Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-746874-2
- 01/01/2020Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-100998-9
- 01/01/2019Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-850390-2
- 01/27/2017Insurance cancelled — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 472M6343
- 01/01/2017Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 472M6343
- 01/19/2016PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/20/2023)
- 01/08/2016Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9459528-01
- 01/01/2016Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9459528-01
- 12/16/2015Insurance name changed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy RHQ8375305
- 12/16/2015Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP98028A
- 12/14/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2015)
- 11/13/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/09/2015)
- 07/01/2014Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP98028A
- 07/25/2012Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TFM 300433
- 06/28/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2012)
- 07/25/2009Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1080611103
- 06/29/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/24/2009)
- 07/25/2007Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1080611103
- 07/25/2007Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy RHQ837530501
- 07/14/2007Insurance cancelled — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy RHR837530500
- 07/03/2007Insurance cancelled — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1080872585
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2010-03-11
- Last review
- 2010-08-04
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-28
- Reported mileage
- 12,712,034 mi (2024)
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