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J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC

8623 ALABAMA HWY 14 E · Selma, AL 36703

Authorized: Property
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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 property 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 Jun 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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 — home base

Home base   Based in Selma, Alabama. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.2 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 13.75 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 12
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 7
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 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
  • 393.9Inoperable 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 14

  • 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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