Cowan Transport Services LLC
USDOT 917652 · MC-396918 · Baltimore, Maryland · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Cowan Transport Services LLC is a corporation based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 77 power units and 65 drivers, which ranks it #56 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 76 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 29.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 5.2 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, intermodal containers, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cowan Transport Services LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 917652 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-396918 |
| 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 | Nov 22, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 917652.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 77 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.84 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3,547,921 miles reported for 2024 – about 46,077 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 65 CDL drivers; 65 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Maryland carriers with 50+ units (100).
| Measure | Cowan Transport Services LLC | Same size, US | MD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 29.5% | 20.5% | 14.4% | 44% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 61% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.2 | 4.8 | 3.9 | about average |
| Inspections | 76 | 76 with a driver check, 44 with a vehicle check, 85 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 16, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Williams Scotsman Inc USDOT 350040 | Baltimore | 1,426 | 1,120 | 675 | 14.5% | 30 |
| Cowan Intermodal Group LLC USDOT 215194 | Baltimore | 239 | 226 | 273 | 33.2% | 11 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cowan Transport Services LLC?
Cowan Transport Services LLC is registered with USDOT number 917652 and operating authority MC-396918.
How many trucks does Cowan Transport Services LLC have?
It reports 77 power units (77 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 65 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 22, 2026).
Where is Cowan Transport Services LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Baltimore, Maryland 21227.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cowan Transport Services LLC?
Over 24 months, 29.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.