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Carrier profile · USDOT 215194 · MC-155424 · Updated 06/21/2026

COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC

239 power unitsavg 14.5 yrNational · 22 statesBALTIMORE, MD
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-155424 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkscowansystems.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
239Power units
160 observed · MCS-150
211Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(410) 247-0800Email dispatchlegal@cowansystems.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority44 yr active
since 1982
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
14 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

239 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14.5 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

44 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 44-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC safe to work with?

Is COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC safe to load? COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC (USDOT 215194, MC-155424) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BALTIMORE, MD, operating 239 power units and 226 drivers. Operating authority has been active 44 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 467 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
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Frequently asked

What is COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC's USDOT number?

COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC's USDOT number is 215194, and its motor carrier number is MC-155424.

Is COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC's safety record?

COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC has a 33.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 467 roadside inspections, with 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC's fleet?

COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC operates 239 power units and 226 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC based?

COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC is based in BALTIMORE, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.