Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
1,882 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 548880 · MC-271882 ·
Cowan Systems LLC
1,882 power unitsavg 6.5 yrNational · 38 statesBALTIMORE, MD81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-271882 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1,882Power units
1,274 observed · MCS-150
1,745Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
94 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC (USDOT 548880) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA effective Nov 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 7, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 10, 2026.
The carrier received 2,157 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1,148 vehicle-level and 2,157 driver-level — across 38 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 10, 2026.
The carrier has 132 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 37 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It reports 1,882 power units and 1,882 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 28, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 7, 2006 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 10, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC's USDOT number?
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC's USDOT number is 548880, and its motor carrier number is MC-271882.
Is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 10, 2026. COWAN SYSTEMS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC's safety record?
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC has a 22.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3,480 roadside inspections, with 132 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC's fleet?
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC operates 1,882 power units and 1,882 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC based?
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC is based in BALTIMORE, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 38 states.
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