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KOWA LOGISTICS LLC

82 BRICK KILN RD UNIT 8305 · Chelmsford, MA 01824

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  • MC #1592243
  • USDOT #4148852 USDOT Active
  • 3
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KOWA LOGISTICS LLC is a Chelmsford, MA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Massachusetts. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1592243 and their USDOT number is 4148852.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/09/2025 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/09/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 136,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Massachusetts — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: MA (14), ME (7), VT (2). Home base: Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 26.96 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.93 5 Vehicle Maintenance 7.3 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0.69 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.88 3

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 14
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.65C-FNSFuel - Tank not secured.2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3B1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 60 hours in the previous 7 consecutive days. Date TIME1× SW 7
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
KOWA LOGISTICS LLC
82 BRICK KILN RD UNIT 8305
CHELMSFORD, MA 01824
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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