COWAN SYSTEMS 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.
- Authority revoked 10 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 13 times across 6 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
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 20262,126 inspections · 20 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLCPUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
20
2× · sev 10
- 2392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 3392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
6
2× · sev 3
- 4393.9A-LHWSVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
6
1× · sev 6
- 6392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
2
2×
- 7393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 8395.22G-ELDMFVHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
1
1× · sev 1
- 9395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- MD12
- GA4
- CT2
- MI1
- DE1
- AR1
- NC1
- US1
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 80% 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 on41× · 9%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative29× · 4%
- 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.10× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS83× · 23%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth8× · 2%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area3× · 1%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.27× · 4%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured32× · 4%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear29× · 3%
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged10× · 2%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak17× · 1%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.15× · 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 24.4% 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 45% 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, other49× · 23%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation37× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane10× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone11× · 12%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone5× · 5%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit6× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit7× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× · 3%
- 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 51% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim8× · 24%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time4× · 16%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.18× · 11%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner12× · 6%
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr6× · 5%
- 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time2× · 9%
- 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× · 2%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 4%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a5× · 2%
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× · 1%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 50% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× · 37%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person2× · 29%
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× · 24%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×15Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×11Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 396.17C-PI×8Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 393.47E×15Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLEWA1×9State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLEWA2×7State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 392.2-SLLTCD×12State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLLR×11State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.16-D×9Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
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 NHTSA114 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 84 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
128
Tow-away
117
Injury
68
Fatal
3
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Intrastate · 100+ mi1,882 drivers
- Company officer
- SHELLY A DUMAS-MAGNIN
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 1994-01-28
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-28
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 1,882 trucks · 1,677 owned tractors · 7,201 owned trailers · 205 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.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers, officers or emails with 25 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
79 events- 04/28/2026MCS-150 update filed
143.7M mi reported (2024)
- 11/01/2025Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MWE 314560
- 11/01/2025Insurance ended — Old Republic Insurance Company
policy MWE 314560
- 11/01/2025Insurance filed — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 108369354
- 11/01/2025Insurance ended — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
policy 108369354
- 11/01/2025Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy E705625
- 11/01/2025Insurance replaced — SELF-INSURED
BIPD/Primary · policy NA
- 11/01/2025Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 026159801
- 11/01/2022Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-751079-9
- 04/14/2022Insurance cancelled — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 13514
- 03/28/2022Insurance replaced — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 13514
- 01/25/2022Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-751079-9
- 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 133-748485-2
- 11/01/2020Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-748485-2
- 01/01/2020Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-744913-1
- 01/27/2019Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-100996-2
- 01/01/2019Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-100996-2
- 01/01/2019Insurance replaced — SELF-INSURED
BIPD/Primary · policy 000
- 12/31/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2019)
- 12/31/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2019)
- 01/01/2018Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-742957-4
- 01/27/2017Insurance cancelled — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Excess · policy 472M6331
- 01/01/2017Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Excess · policy 472M6331
- 01/01/2017Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-7340045-9
- 01/01/2016Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy TRK 9137407
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 13514
- 03/28/2013Insurance replaced — US BANK, NA
TRUST FUND · policy 25535
- 01/09/2011Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 7479038
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
- 2006-09-07
- Last review
- 2021-11-10
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-28
- Reported mileage
- 143,732,615 mi (2024)
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