Cowin Equipment Company Inc
USDOT 274333 · MC-353190 · Birmingham, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Cowin Equipment Company Inc (dba Cec Express Delivery Service) is a corporation based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 155 power units and 80 drivers, which ranks it #39 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 52 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 12.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 5.2 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are motor vehicles, machinery, large objects.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cowin Equipment Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Cec Express Delivery Service |
| USDOT number | 274333 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-353190 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2238 Pinson Valley Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35217 |
| Phone | (205) 841-6666 |
| First registered | Jun 9, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 16, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 274333.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 144 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 11 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.52 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 381,224 miles reported for 2024 – about 2,460 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 44 CDL drivers; 14 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Cowin Equipment Company Inc | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.0% | 18.8% | 23.1% | 36% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 26% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.2 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 15% higher than average |
| Inspections | 52 | 52 with a driver check, 25 with a vehicle check, 28 BASIC violations recorded, 9 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 19, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cowin Equipment Company Inc?
Cowin Equipment Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 274333 and operating authority MC-353190.
How many trucks does Cowin Equipment Company Inc have?
It reports 155 power units (11 tractors, 144 straight trucks) and 11 trailers, with 80 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 16, 2025).
Where is Cowin Equipment Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Birmingham, Alabama 35217.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cowin Equipment Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 12.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.