VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
viocodes.yuriance.net
COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC
USDOT 274333 · MC353190 · EIN 63-0141942 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2238 PINSON VALLEY PARKWAY, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35217
(205) 841-6666 · CURTIS JACKSON
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
155 / 80
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
53 / 336
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy 810-6D260522-COF-13 · eff 11/01/2013
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance174 pts
Unsafe Driving139 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance23 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 63 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 40 | |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.45B2-BHHC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
GA17
FL17
AL14
MS3
LA1
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.25 | 1.25 | ≈42–49% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.23 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.65 | 2.78 | ≈30–34% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Marion County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Marion County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 45% · Phone / texting 29% · Speeding 15%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 22% · Load securement 19% (1 OOS) · Steering 17% (1 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 9 violations, 3 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 2 OOS · 67%
393.130C-CHVE, 393.209D-STBSP, 393.81-H
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.987).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 11%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.938).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.158).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2026 | HAYDEN, AL | ✓ | ||
| 12/17/2025 | TRUSSVILLE, AL | ✓ | ||
| 10/18/2025 | DECATUR, GA | ✓ | ||
| 06/13/2025 | RURAL ELMORE, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/08/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | ✓ | ||
| 12/06/2024 | FULTONDALE, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
27 incomplete vehicle8 truck8 trailer
Company profile
Officer
CURTIS JACKSON
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
44
Registered since
1986-06-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & C WILDCAT WARRIOR CORPORATION | 1703181 | officer | strong |
| CURTIS JACKSON | 1620160 | officer | strong |
| DJ AND SONS TRANSPORTATION VETERAN TOWING | 3193204 | officer | strong |
| J T S LLC | 2528722 | officer | strong |
| JACKSON LOGISTICS TRUCK LINE | 3139383 | officer | strong |
| KATINA BAJOIE | 2559945 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
12/12/2019 — Insurance cancelled — FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 1MP30095730505
12/06/2013 — Insurance cancelled — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJ-Z91-457959-01
11/01/2013 — Insurance filed — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 810-6D260522-COF-13
11/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJ-Z91-457959-01
11/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy 1MP30095730505
03/17/1999 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/09/1986 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/274333.