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Carrier profile · USDOT 352889 · MC1491385 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

David M Cowan

Moravia, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1989
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (641) 895-0563
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
17K
Annual miles
37 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1491385
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 11, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Fresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
17,000 mi (2021)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
352889
MC / docket
MC-1491385
Legal name
David M Cowan
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 4, 1989
Last MCS-150
Nov 14, 2023
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is David M Cowan's USDOT number?

David M Cowan's USDOT number is 352889 and its docket number is MC1491385.

Is David M Cowan authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is David M Cowan's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is David M Cowan's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 14, 2023.

What insurance does David M Cowan carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company.

Where is David M Cowan located?

David M Cowan is located at 705 W North St, Moravia, IA, 52571. Phone: (641) 895-0563.

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