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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 548880 · MC271882 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Cowan Systems LLC

Baltimore, MD · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1994
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicals+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (410) 247-0800
1,882
Power units
1,882
Drivers
2,126
Inspections · 24 mo
134
Crashes · 24 mo
144M
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
67
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Operating legally, with 3 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 3 fatal crashes in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 22.4% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
22.4%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 254 of 1,134 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.8%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 18 of 2,126 inspections
Crashes
134
3 fatal47 injury123 tow-away
Crash rate 0.47 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2,126
Driver inspections
2,126
Vehicle inspections
1,134
People injured
69
Fatalities
3
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2006)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC271882
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. —Cargo · Old Republic Insurance Company
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1,882
Power units
1,882
Trucks
1,677
Tractors owned
7,201
Trailers owned
1,882
Drivers
1,882
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
143,732,615 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
548880
MC / docket
MC-271882
Legal name
Cowan Systems LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 28, 1994
Last MCS-150
Apr 28, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1,882 (1,882)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 4 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Sharing this phone number · (410) 247-0800
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Cowan Systems LLC's USDOT number?

Cowan Systems LLC's USDOT number is 548880 and its docket number is MC271882.

Is Cowan Systems LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Cowan Systems LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2,126 roadside inspections, a 22.4% vehicle and 0.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 134 reportable crashes (3 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Cowan Systems LLC's fleet?

1,882 power units and 1,882 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 28, 2026.

What insurance does Cowan Systems LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file.

Where is Cowan Systems LLC located?

Cowan Systems LLC is located at 4555 Hollins Ferry Road, Baltimore, MD, 21227. Phone: (410) 247-0800.

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