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Carrier profile · USDOT 1946178 ·
Cowboy and Sons LLC
18 power unitsavg 8.8 yrLocal · 2 statesDALLAS, TX70/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.8Avg age (yr)
2001–2023 · vPIC
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average48.2% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average10.3% 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
USDOT registration1717 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo48.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.8 yr
Model years 2001–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
17 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 Aug 16, 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 Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 48.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 27 vehicle-level and 29 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 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 Sep 17, 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 Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 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 Sep 3, 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 48.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 52 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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