According to FMCSA records, Cowan Intermodal Group LLC (DOT# 215194) in Baltimore, Maryland has 458 inspections on record with 754 violations and a 36.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 25 crashes, including 2 fatal. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.
458Inspections
36.0%Vehicle OOS Rate
25Crashes
239Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate36.0%
Carrier: 36.0% (165 of 458)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.9%
Carrier: 0.9% (4 of 458)National: 6.4%
30%OOS rate better than 30% of carriers in Maryland
13%crash rate better than 13% of carriers in Maryland
Violation Categories · 754 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
754total violations across 458 inspections
177violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
599
Unsafe Driving
88
Hours of Service
39
Driver Fitness
4
Hazardous Materials
9
Other
15
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC155424
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityInactive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD
General Insurance Company of America
N/A
11/01/2025
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.