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Carrier profile · USDOT 208720 · MC178651 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Gerald E Cowan

Meadville, MO · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1981
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/Gases+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (660) 938-4304
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
78K
Annual miles
44 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 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 & identity20/20

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

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC178651
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 31, 2016Liability (BIPD) · Auto Owners Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
78,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
208720
MC / docket
MC-178651
Legal name
Gerald E Cowan
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 21, 1981
Last MCS-150
Jul 10, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
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 Gerald E Cowan's USDOT number?

Gerald E Cowan's USDOT number is 208720 and its docket number is MC178651.

Is Gerald E Cowan authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Gerald E Cowan's safety record?

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

How big is Gerald E Cowan's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 10, 2025.

What insurance does Gerald E Cowan carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Auto Owners Insurance Company.

Where is Gerald E Cowan located?

Gerald E Cowan is located at 15489 Highway 36, Meadville, MO, 64659. Phone: (660) 938-4304.

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