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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 917652 · MC396918 · EIN 81-4105639 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD, 21227
(410) 247-0800 · SHELLY A DUMAS-MAGNIN
47
High risk
Risk factors
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
77 / 65
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
75 / 679
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance558 pts
Unsafe Driving111 pts
Other30 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 66 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 30 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 |
Most inspected states
TN28
SC25
NC9
KY7
AL2
AR1
IL1
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.66 | 1.60 | ≈21–28% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.20 | 0.20 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.08 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.05 | 8.26 | ≈89–93% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 57% (6 OOS) · Tires 22% (4 OOS) · Brakes 8% (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 50 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Charleston County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Charleston County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 36% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Seat belt 25%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 16 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: 7 inspections, 12 violations, 3 OOS, 4 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 58%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.11A1-LCHL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.038).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
395.8E1-PC, 396.3A1, 393.47E
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 8%
395.22G
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.15).
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | GEORGETOWN, SC | 1 | ||
| 09/19/2025 | GEORGETOWN, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/16/2025 | CROSSVILLE, TN | ✓ | ||
| 06/10/2025 | NASHVILLE, TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 98 vehicles seen in inspections
48 trailer42 truck6 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SHELLY A DUMAS-MAGNIN
Annual mileage
3.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
65
Registered since
2000-11-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1330 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1330 carriers (1323 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COWAN SYSTEMS LLC | 548880 | 5 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 384170 | 384170 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CARLISLE CARRIER LLC | 369330 | email, phone | strong |
| COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC | 215194 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 2 VINs | medium |
| USDOT 1356546 | 1356546 | 2 VINs | medium |
| USDOT 232734 | 232734 | 2 VINs | medium |
| USDOT 292991 | 292991 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/22/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.5M mi reported (2024)
11/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — SELF-INSURED
BIPD/Primary · policy NA
11/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-751079-9
01/25/2022 — Insurance replaced — SELF-INSURED
BIPD/Primary · policy NA
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 133-746874-2
11/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 133-746874-2
01/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-100997-1
01/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-850391-1
01/27/2017 — Insurance cancelled — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 472M6343
01/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 472M6343
12/12/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/28/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881301 03
01/28/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881301 02
01/02/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/28/2015)
01/28/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881301 01
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