What is Cowden Brothers Trucking LLC's safety grade?

Cowden Brothers Trucking LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Cowden Brothers Trucking LLC have?

Cowden Brothers Trucking LLC has 69 inspections on record with a 30.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 2.9% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 97 violations.

Has Cowden Brothers Trucking LLC been involved in any crashes?

Cowden Brothers Trucking LLC has 1 crashes on record.

Does Cowden Brothers Trucking LLC have active authority and insurance?

Cowden Brothers Trucking LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Cowden Brothers Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3080427 · Bellingham, WA 98226 · 3605923500

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 5/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Cowden Brothers Trucking LLC (DOT# 3080427) in Bellingham, Washington has 69 inspections on record with 97 violations and a 30.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

69 Inspections

30.4% Vehicle OOS Rate

1 Crashes

37 Power 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 Rate 30.4%

Carrier: 30.4% (21 of 69) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 2.9%

Carrier: 2.9% (2 of 69) National: 6.4%

33% OOS rate better than 33% of carriers in Washington

19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in Washington

Violation Categories · 97 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.

97 total violations across 69 inspections

23 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 69 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.

Level 1: 2 (3%) Level 2: 28 (41%) Level 3: 39 (57%)

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/12/2026	WA	2	0	0
03/12/2026	WA	3	0	0
03/02/2026	WA	2	0	0
02/25/2026	WA	2	0	0
02/17/2026	WA	3	0	0
02/12/2026	WA	2	0	0
02/10/2026	WA	2	0	0
01/28/2026	WA	3	0	0
12/17/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/17/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/15/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/10/2025	WA	2	1	0
12/02/2025	WA	3	0	0
11/05/2025	WA	2	0	0
11/04/2025	WA	2	0	0
09/10/2025	WA	3	0	0
08/26/2025	WA	2	1	0
06/25/2025	WA	3	0	0
06/17/2025	WA	3	0	1
06/05/2025	WA	3	0	0
05/28/2025	WA	1	0	0
05/08/2025	WA	2	1	0
04/10/2025	WA	2	1	0
04/08/2025	WA	3	0	0
03/07/2025	WA	3	0	0
02/27/2025	WA	2	1	0
02/03/2025	WA	3	0	0
01/20/2025	WA	2	1	0
12/06/2024	WA	2	1	0
10/08/2024	WA	3	0	0
07/08/2024	WA	3	0	0
06/20/2024	WA	3	0	0
06/04/2024	WA	2	0	0
05/15/2024	WA	1	1	0
05/08/2024	WA	3	0	0
05/03/2024	WA	2	0	0
04/22/2024	WA	3	0	0
04/19/2024	WA	2	0	0
04/18/2024	WA	3	0	0
03/18/2024	WA	3	0	0
03/06/2024	WA	2	1	0
02/29/2024	WA	3	0	0
02/12/2024	WA	3	0	0
02/07/2024	WA	2	1	1
02/01/2024	WA	2	0	0
02/01/2024	WA	3	0	0
12/06/2023	WA	2	1	0
12/04/2023	WA	3	0	0
11/27/2023	WA	3	0	0
11/20/2023	WA	3	0	0
11/15/2023	WA	2	1	0
11/01/2023	WA	3	0	0
10/26/2023	WA	3	0	0
10/09/2023	WA	2	1	0
10/05/2023	WA	3	0	0
10/04/2023	WA	3	0	0
10/03/2023	WA	3	0	0
10/02/2023	WA	3	0	0
09/08/2023	WA	2	7	0
08/29/2023	WA	2	1	0
07/17/2023	WA	3	0	0
06/14/2023	WA	3	0	0
06/06/2023	WA	3	0	0
06/05/2023	WA	2	0	0
06/01/2023	WA	3	0	0
05/18/2023	WA	2	0	0
04/25/2023	WA	3	0	0
04/20/2023	WA	3	0	0
04/03/2023	WA	2	0	0

Crash History · 1 record

04-NOV-25 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
04-NOV-25	WA	0	0	0

Authority & Insurance

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 Number MC066379

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Zurich American Insurance Company	$750	10/01/2022

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.

Power Units 37

Drivers 34

Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 12/26/2017

MCS-150 Filed 20240711 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,074,216

Address 3880 Hannegan Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226