--- title: "COWAN SYSTEMS LLC | DOT 548880 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/md/548880/cowan-systems-llc description: "COWAN SYSTEMS LLC is a interstate carrier based in BALTIMORE, MD. Fleet size: 1882 power units, 1882 drivers. DOT# 548880, MC# 271882." lang: en --- Active Interstate # COWAN SYSTEMS LLC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 548880 MC # 271882 Location BALTIMORE, MD Power Units 1,882 Drivers 1,882 Trailers 1,000 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Apr 28, 2026 ## Risk Signals — COWAN SYSTEMS LLC Scanning active / 10 CLEAR Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale 192 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size… LOW Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 241 Vehicle OOS Rate 13.7% 33 of 241 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 1.2% 3 of 241 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 36 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Sep 11, 2026 · MI Clean rate (90d) 49% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 1,569 All time Fatalities 43 Injuries 843 Tow-Away 1,459 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with COWAN SYSTEMS LLC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with COWAN SYSTEMS LLC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About COWAN SYSTEMS LLC Cowan Systems is an industry-leading transportation and logistics company with over 100 years of experience, specializing in dedicated fleet services, truckload transportation, and warehousing solutions. The company operates nearly 1,900 power units and serves customers across the United States with a commitment to service excellence, safety, and best-in-class drivers, maintaining a premier 3PL warehousing network throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. #### Key Features Dedicated fleet transportation Intermodal services Agent opportunities Warehousing Logistics ### Related Companies 3 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 38 states Top states: MD NY PA GA VA Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority Holds Active Authority(31.9 years) Contract Authority Holds Active Authority(32.1 years) Broker Authority Holds Active Authority(31.6 years) ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information Physical Address 4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD BALTIMORE, MD 21227 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Intermodal Cold Food Beverages Paper Products ### Violations by Category 2,242 total Most common category General Safety · 25% of violations across 9 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 1,000 trucks Top manufacturers INTERNATIONAL PETERBILT FREIGHTLINER Sample units 1XPBDP9X5LD6XXXXX 2020 PETERBILT 579 3HSDZSZRXTN2XXXXX 2026 INTERNATIONAL HX Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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See AlphaLoops for Brokers: https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting Free trial · no credit card upfront Covers every U.S. carrier Risk score · evidence · 72h access ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "COWAN SYSTEMS LLC", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/md/548880/cowan-systems-llc", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "MD" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "NY" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "PA" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "GA" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "VA" } ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD", "addressLocality": "BALTIMORE", "addressRegion": "MD", "postalCode": "21227", "addressCountry": "US" }, "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "DOT Number", "value": "548880" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "MC Number", "value": "271882" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 1882 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC's DOT number?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "COWAN SYSTEMS LLC's USDOT number is 548880. 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