Freight Carrier/broker · Baltimore, MD
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD · Baltimore, MD 21227
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(410) 247-0800
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- MC #271882
- USDOT #548880 USDOT Active
- 1882Power Units
- 1882Drivers
- Carrier/brokerEntity Type
About this carrier
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC is a Baltimore, MD freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Maryland. This company has 1882 truck(s) in their fleet and 1882 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-271882 and their USDOT number is 548880.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/28/2026 · last updated Oct 24, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 04/28/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 143,732,615 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Intermodal Containers
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 33 states over the past 24 months: MD (256), GA (99), NY (84), PA (75), VA (60), NC (59), NJ (45), CT (44), FL (32), TN (31), SC (29), MA (29), +21 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Baltimore, Maryland.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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3Fatal
- 46Injury
- 78Tow
- 127Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.24
219
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.15
79
Vehicle Maintenance
4.27
490
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.06
17
Inspection Summary
- 2Total
- 1Clean
- 740With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 220 unique codes
Critical 80
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.
- 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving
- 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV
- 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
- 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time
- 393.122B-CPRPaper Rolls - Improper securement of paper rolls transported with eyes vertical in a sided vehicle
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.
- 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing
- 393.209D-STGBLSteering - Gear box mounting bolt loose
- 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft
- 393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.
- 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status
- 177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket
- 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken
- 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle
- 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle
- 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge
- 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative
- 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.205A-WRCCWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 396.3A1-HSHHubs - Smoking from hub assembly
- 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)
- 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 20
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2TImproper turns
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Hours of Service 27
- 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 Time
- 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)
- 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 minutes
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
- 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 carrier
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official
- 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
- 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 395.24C2I-ELDUNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV power unit number.
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
Vehicle Maintenance 88
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.
- 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing
- 393.209B-STWLSteering - Steering wheel lash (free play) exceeds regulatory limit
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.41-BNPB-SPRBrake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake
- 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.
- 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment
- 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective
- 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.70Fifth wheel
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached
- 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken
- 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened
- 393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located
- 393.93(b)Failure to equip truck with seatbelts
- 393.93B-SBASeatbelts - Trucks and truck-tractors not equipped/defective
- 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
- 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
- 392.9(a)(3)Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed
- 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle
Hazardous Materials 5
- 172.201A1-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not distinguish HM with non HM
- 172.202A7-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list number and type of package as required.
- 172.202B-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list basic description in proper sequence as required.
- 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available
- 171.2(b)Failure to comply with the requirements for HM transportation (including labeling and handling)
Locations
Physical Address
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Mailing Address
Same as physical.