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COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC

4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD · Baltimore, MD 21227

Authorized: Property
(410) 247-0800 Tap to call
  • MC #396918
  • USDOT #917652 USDOT Active
  • 77
    Power Units
  • 65
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC is a Baltimore, MD freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Maryland. This company has 77 truck(s) in their fleet and 65 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-396918 and their USDOT number is 917652.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/22/2026 · last updated Jun 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/22/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,547,921 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Maryland — home base Maryland — home base

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

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.6 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 1 Vehicle Maintenance 6.52 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 1

Inspection Summary

  • 79
    Total
  • 52
    Clean
  • 27
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 49 unique codes

Critical 15

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)5× OOS×5 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 28

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 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 official1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
COWAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

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Same physical address 2

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC
Baltimore, MD
USDOT Active Authorized: Property239226155424215194
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
Baltimore, MD
USDOT Active Authorized: Property18821882271882548880

Same phone number 4

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC
Baltimore, MD
USDOT Active Authorized: Property239226155424215194
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
Baltimore, MD
USDOT Active Authorized: Property18821882271882548880
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
Baltimore, MD
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—2852562217118
COWAN SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Baltimore, MD
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—5424482235345

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