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COWANS TRANSPORTATION AND EXPRESS INC

4420 ALEXANDER RD · Olive Branch, MS 38654

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #31211
  • USDOT #2829933 USDOT Active
  • 3
    Power Units
  • 2
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

COWANS TRANSPORTATION AND EXPRESS INC is a Olive Branch, MS freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Mississippi. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-31211 and their USDOT number is 2829933.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/09/2025 · last updated Aug 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/09/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 181,243 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • U.S. Mail

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TN (8), MS (1). Home base: Olive Branch, Mississippi.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 0% 23.4% Driver 20% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 14.22 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 9.5 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.47 1

Inspection Summary

  • 9
    Total
  • 3
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 8 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
COWANS TRANSPORTATION AND EXPRESS INC
4420 ALEXANDER RD
OLIVE BRANCH, MS 38654
Mailing Address
COWANS TRANSPORTATION AND EXPRESS INC
PO BOX 1984
OLIVE BRANCH, MS 38654

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