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J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC

8623 ALABAMA HWY 14 E · Selma, AL 36703

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #576591
  • USDOT #1552417 USDOT Active
  • 20
    Power Units
  • 12
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC is a Selma, AL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Alabama. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-576591 and their USDOT number is 1552417.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/09/2025 · last updated Jul 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/09/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 650,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Alabama — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: AL (12), FL (1). Home base: Selma, Alabama.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.2 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 13.2 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.5 1

Inspection Summary

  • 13
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC
8623 ALABAMA HWY 14 E
SELMA, AL 36703
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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