According to FMCSA records, Cowan Systems LLC (DOT# 548880) in Baltimore, Maryland has 3,002 inspections on record with 2,388 violations and a 13.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 133 crashes, including 5 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
3,002Inspections
13.3%Vehicle OOS Rate
133Crashes
1,882Power 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 Rate13.3%
Carrier: 13.3% (400 of 3,002)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate1.0%
Carrier: 1.0% (30 of 3,002)National: 6.4%
59%OOS rate better than 59% of carriers in Maryland
16%crash rate better than 16% of carriers in Maryland
Violation Categories · 2,388 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.
2,388total violations across 3,002 inspections
453violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1,384
Unsafe Driving
751
Hours of Service
181
Driver Fitness
27
Hazardous Materials
19
Other
26
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 NumberMC271882
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceOn File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD
General Insurance Company of America
N/A
11/01/2025
CARGO
Old Republic Insurance Company
N/A
11/01/2025
SURETY
Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. 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.