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Carrier profile · USDOT 1552417 · MC-576591 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
J Michael Cowan Trucking Inc
20 power unitsavg 14.1 yrLocal · 2 statesSELMA, AL68/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-576591 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
20Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration1919 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14.1 yr
Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
19 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1552417) has a Vektor safety score of 68/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. effective Mar 15, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 20 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 9, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Jun 19, 2016 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 1552417, and its motor carrier number is MC-576591.
Is J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC's safety record?
J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 20 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).
How big is J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC's fleet?
J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC operates 20 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC based?
J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC is based in SELMA, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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