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Carrier profile · USDOT 917652 · MC-396918 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
77 power unitsavg 12.6 yrMulti-region · 8 statesBALTIMORE, MD87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-396918 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
77Power units
51 observed · MCS-150
63Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration2525 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$0 in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo28.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.6 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC (USDOT 917652) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA effective Nov 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 76 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 46 vehicle-level and 76 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 77 power units and 65 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 22, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 16, 2006 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC's USDOT number?
COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC's USDOT number is 917652, and its motor carrier number is MC-396918.
Is COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC's safety record?
COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC has a 28.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 108 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC's fleet?
COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC operates 77 power units and 65 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC based?
COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC is based in BALTIMORE, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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