Cowan Systems LLC
USDOT 548880 · MC-271882 · Baltimore, Maryland · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Cowan Systems LLC is a corporation based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 1,882 power units and 1,882 drivers, which ranks it #1 by fleet size among 100 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Maryland. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 2,153 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 22.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 130 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (67 injuries, 3 fatalities, 120 tow-away), or 6.9 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cowan Systems LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 548880 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-271882 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4555 Hollins Ferry Road, Baltimore, MD 21227 |
| Phone | (410) 247-0800 |
| First registered | Jan 28, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 548880.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1,677 | 205 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7,201 | 298 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 143,732,615 miles reported for 2024 – about 76,372 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,882 CDL drivers; 0 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: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Maryland carriers with 50+ units (100).
| Measure | Cowan Systems LLC | Same size, US | MD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.7% | 14.8% | 14.4% | 53% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 22% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.9 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 164% higher than average |
| Inspections | 2,153 | 2,153 with a driver check, 1,143 with a vehicle check, 1,300 BASIC violations recorded, 39 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 7, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Maryland
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Maryland carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Scotsman Inc USDOT 350040 | Baltimore | 1,426 | 1,120 | 675 | 14.5% | 30 |
| Thompsongas LLC USDOT 2812287 | Frederick | 1,210 | 787 | 635 | 6.3% | 17 |
| Perdue Transportation Incorporated USDOT 204935 | Salisbury | 289 | 314 | 189 | 12.5% | 19 |
| Sysco Eastern Maryland LLC USDOT 226969 | Pocomoke | 112 | 122 | 86 | 9.2% | 12 |
| Lightning Transportation Inc USDOT 326966 | Hagerstown | 230 | 230 | 374 | 35.2% | 20 |
| D M Bowman Inc USDOT 135530 | Williamsport | 265 | 244 | 274 | 21.2% | 19 |
Other carriers near Baltimore
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowan Intermodal Group LLC USDOT 215194 | Baltimore | 239 | 226 | 273 | 33.2% | 11 |
| Quest Transport LLC USDOT 1425906 | Baltimore | 212 | 129 | 192 | 8.8% | 9 |
| Cockey's Enterprises Inc USDOT 550731 | Baltimore | 135 | 120 | 100 | 15.8% | 8 |
| MTS Transport LLC USDOT 2029816 | Baltimore | 134 | 45 | 204 | 22.2% | 17 |
| Solutions Transport LLC USDOT 334544 | Baltimore | 100 | 88 | 228 | 10.0% | 3 |
| Synagro Central LLC USDOT 629180 | Baltimore | 93 | 88 | 50 | 29.2% | 1 |
| Fleet Transitinc USDOT 154471 | Baltimore | 85 | 79 | 164 | 20.6% | 6 |
| Cowan Transport Services LLC USDOT 917652 | Baltimore | 77 | 65 | 76 | 29.5% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cowan Systems LLC?
Cowan Systems LLC is registered with USDOT number 548880 and operating authority MC-271882.
How many trucks does Cowan Systems LLC have?
It reports 1,882 power units (1,882 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 7,499 trailers, with 1,882 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 28, 2026).
Where is Cowan Systems LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Baltimore, Maryland 21227.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cowan Systems LLC?
Over 24 months, 22.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.