Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
18 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1946178 ·
Cowboy and Sons LLC
18 power unitsavg 8.9 yrLocal · 2 statesDALLAS, TX70/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.9Avg age (yr)
2001–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 4
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average44.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average11.1% vs the 6.7% national average.MCS-150 update dueThe biennial MCS-150 update is overdue.Multiple injury crashes4 crashes involving injuries are on record.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.9 yr
Model years 2001–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
17 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
51 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
COWBOY AND SONS LLC (USDOT 1946178) has a Vektor safety score of 70/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 2, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 2, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 2, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 44.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 25 vehicle-level and 27 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 18 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 2, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 2, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is COWBOY AND SONS LLC's USDOT number?
COWBOY AND SONS LLC's USDOT number is 1946178.
Is COWBOY AND SONS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 2, 2026. COWBOY AND SONS LLC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is COWBOY AND SONS LLC's safety record?
COWBOY AND SONS LLC has a 44.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 53 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).
How big is COWBOY AND SONS LLC's fleet?
COWBOY AND SONS LLC operates 18 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is COWBOY AND SONS LLC based?
COWBOY AND SONS LLC is based in DALLAS, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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