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Generated Oct 5, 2026
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COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
USDOT 548880 · MC271882 · EIN 20-8004972 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD, 21227
(410) 247-0800 · SHELLY A DUMAS-MAGNIN
5
High risk
Risk factors
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file3 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
1882 / 1882
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1500 / 10488
Crashes (24 mo)
127 · 3 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance8071 pts
Unsafe Driving2059 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance426 pts
Other355 pts
Driver Fitness82 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance64 pts
Not in SMS19 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 87 | 87 | 1850 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 41 | 656 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 48 | 465 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 340 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 336 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 336 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 23 | 312 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 288 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 276 | |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 270 |
Most inspected states
MD382
GA142
NY130
PA118
VA94
NC83
NJ68
CT60
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.18 | 1.18 | ≈45–52% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.13 | 0.13 | ≈51–58% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈50–54% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.34 | 4.32 | ≈80–84% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-26 · 40 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 1 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (78 OOS) · Tires 27% (93 OOS) · Brakes 25% (40 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 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 44% · Seat belt 18% · Phone / texting 17%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 43% · Log / ELD device 31% · Other 11% (2 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (4 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 245 inspections, 242 violations, 48 OOS, 123 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance122 viol · 38 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL ×13, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×12, 396.17C-PI ×7
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 186 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.255).
2. Other65 viol · 8 OOS · 27%
393.47E ×15, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×10, 396.3A1-BOS ×6
✓ 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
3. Unsafe Driving42 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLTCD ×11, 392.16-D ×9, 392.2-SLLLR ×9
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 344 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.885).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×15, 393.75A3-TAOL ×13, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×12, 392.2-SLLTCD ×11, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×10, 392.16-D ×9, 392.2-SLLLR ×9, 396.17C-PI ×7
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Crash record — 127 in 24 months · 3 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2026 | FAIRBURN, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/11/2026 | Summerfield Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/17/2026 | LOWER MILFORD TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/11/2026 | LOWER MILFORD TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 07/03/2026 | BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/29/2026 | LUMBERTON, NC | ✓ | ||
| 06/26/2026 | Montgomery, AL | ✓ | ||
| 06/23/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/16/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 06/10/2026 | CHELMSFORD, MA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 111 vehicles seen in inspections
59 truck52 trailer
Company profile
Officer
SHELLY A DUMAS-MAGNIN
Annual mileage
143.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1882
Registered since
1994-01-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 20 carriers
Shares identifiers with 20 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLISLE CARRIER LLC | 369330 | email, phone | strong |
| COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC | 215194 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 917652 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1855077 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/28/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
143.7M mi reported (2024)
11/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MWE 314560
11/01/2025 — Insurance ended — Old Republic Insurance Company
policy MWE 314560
11/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 108369354
11/01/2025 — Insurance ended — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
policy 108369354
11/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy E705625
11/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — SELF-INSURED
BIPD/Primary · policy NA
11/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 026159801
11/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-751079-9
04/14/2022 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 13514
03/28/2022 — Insurance replaced — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 13514
01/25/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-751079-9
11/24/2021 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-748485-2
11/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-748485-2
11/29/2020 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-748485-2
11/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-748485-2
01/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-744913-1
01/27/2019 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-100996-2
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