COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
548880
MC Number
271882
Fleet Size
1882
Total Drivers
1882
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC is a large interstate motor carrier based in BALTIMORE, Maryland, operating 1882 power units with 1882 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.9% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 144 crashes on file (4 fatal, 51 with injuries). FMCSA records show 2140 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Maryland is 14.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 26.1% across 44,063 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
2140
Total
65%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Not on file
Cargo
Old Republic Insurance Company — eff. Nov 1, 2025
Surety Bond
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America — eff. Nov 1, 2025
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
144
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for COWAN SYSTEMS LLC (USDOT #548880) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC's safety record?
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC has 2140 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 144 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does COWAN SYSTEMS LLC operate?
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC operates 1882 power units with 1882 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does COWAN SYSTEMS LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. COWAN SYSTEMS LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC located?
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC is based in BALTIMORE, Maryland at 4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD, 21227. Phone: (410) 247-0800.
What are COWAN SYSTEMS LLC's out-of-service rates?
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.9%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 21.9%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.