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Freight Carrier · Bellingham, WA

COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC

Name: COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC
Address: 3880 HANNEGAN RD, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226, US
Telephone: (360) 592-3500

3880 HANNEGAN RD · Bellingham, WA 98226

Authorized: Property

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MC #66379
USDOT #3080427 USDOT Active

37
Power Units
34
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC is a Bellingham, WA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Washington. This company has 37 truck(s) in their fleet and 34 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-66379 and their USDOT number is 3080427.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/11/2024 · last updated May 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 07/11/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 2,074,216 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Intermodal Containers
Garbage/Refuse

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: WA (39). Home base: Bellingham, Washington.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 47.1% 23.4% Driver 2.6% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.94 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4.3 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.24 1

Inspection Summary

39
Total
22
Clean
17
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 7

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× 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)3× OOS×3 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC
3880 HANNEGAN RD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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COWDEN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 7

Vehicle Maintenance 8

Unsafe Driving 1

Locations

Location on Map

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