Cowan Intermodal Group LLC
Baltimore, MD
Profile data updated May 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
239
Power Units
226
Drivers
FMCSA since 1982 (44 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1982. Based in Baltimore, MD, they operate a fleet of 239 power units with 226 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Intermodal, Power Only, Dry Van, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Cowan Intermodal Group LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 239 | 0 | 239 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Cowan Intermodal Group LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 226
MCS-150 Mileage: 12,712,034 miles (2024)
Driver Information
226
Total Drivers
226
CDL Drivers
226
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC
348 trucks and 42 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 5, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Cimc Vehicles Group Co, Hyundai Translead Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 177 INTERMODAL CHASSIS, 167 TRUCK TRACTOR, 41 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 29.2% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (6 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 177 | 45% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 167 | 43% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 41 | 11% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1% |
| OTHER | 2 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (42 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 41 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 |
| CIMC | 5 |
| Othr | 4 |
| Unknown | 4 |
| Wabash | 3 |
| Strick | 3 |
| Mono | 2 |
| UNK | 2 |
| Ajax | 2 |
| Stoughton | 2 |
| Cima | 1 |
| Shenz | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | 1 |
| Jindo | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 97 | 27% |
| Cimc Vehicles Group Co | 81 | 23% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 40 | 11% |
| Peterbilt | 20 | 6% |
| International | 19 | 5% |
| Kenworth | 17 | 5% |
| Volvo Truck | 14 | 4% |
| Hercules Ajax | 13 | 4% |
| Monon | 11 | 3% |
| Cheetah Chassis | 10 | 3% |
| Strick Commercial Trailer | 7 | 2% |
| Armor Chassis | 4 | 1% |
| Qingdao Singamas | 4 | 1% |
| Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc | 4 | 1% |
| Garden State Chassis Remanufacturing Inc | 3 | 1% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 3 | 1% |
| CIMC | 3 | 1% |
| Wabash Vans | 3 | 1% |
| Hyundai Steel Industries, Inc. | 3 | 1% |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3681280 | IN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 3190721 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | May 2026 |
| 426841Z | ME | Cimc Vehic INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3425007 | IN | Frtv TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| U786345 | TN | Cimc Vehic INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| C402FE | GA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 2622683 | ME | Unpublishe INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 3099785 | IN | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| 92M5LT | MO | Cheetah Ch INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 3345685 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 421096Y | ME | Cimc Vehic INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 3682248 | IN | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| 911F18 | MD | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| U615547 | TN | Ajax INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 2592872 | IN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| U165486 | TN | Mono SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 3343538 | IN | Frtv TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 3505666 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| U678050 | TN | Garden Sta INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| C060DQ | GA | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
Plate registrations span 18 states: TN (134) · IN (124) · ME (62) · TX (16) · GA (10) · MD (10) · MO (9) · CA (8) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 390)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
293
Inspections
24 months
469
Violations
Total found
102
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.8%)
✗ Worse than national average (+11.4%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/27/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | MD | Full | 3 | 2 |
| 06/11/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 8 | 2 |
| 06/08/2026 | MD | Full | 4 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2026 | MD | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2026 | MD | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/01/2026 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/01/2026 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/01/2026 | MD | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | MD | Full | 7 | 2 |
| 05/27/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 293 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
Self-Insured / N/A
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 82 | 5776819 | Self-Insured / N/A | 11/01/2025 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | RHQ8375305 | 07/25/2007 | 12/16/2015 | NAMECHG | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP98028A | 07/25/2012 | 12/16/2015 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-746874-2 | 01/01/2020 | 11/29/2020 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-748485-2 | 11/01/2020 | 11/24/2021 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SELF-INSURED | NA | 01/01/2020 | 11/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-751079-9 | 11/01/2021 | 11/01/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-748485-2 | 11/01/2020 | 11/01/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-746874-2 | 01/01/2020 | 11/01/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 300433 | 07/25/2009 | 07/25/2012 | CANCEL | |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080611103 | 07/25/2007 | 07/25/2009 | CANCEL | |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | RHQ837530501 | 07/15/2007 | 07/25/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080611103 | 07/03/2007 | 07/25/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1080872585 | 07/25/1999 | 07/25/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 133557434 | 03/25/1992 | 07/25/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE SUN INSURANCE CO. OF NEW YORK | SCIM 940261 | 01/26/1991 | 07/25/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | RHR837530500 | 07/25/2006 | 07/14/2007 | CANCEL | |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1080872585 | 07/25/1999 | 07/03/2007 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP98028A | 07/25/2012 | 07/01/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 472M6343 | 01/01/2016 | 01/27/2017 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-751079-9 | 11/01/2021 | 01/25/2022 | TERM/REPL |
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Crash History
14
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
10
Injuries
14
Tow-Aways
14 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2026 | FL | COCOA, FL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/23/2026 | PA | SHREWSBURY TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/24/2025 | LA | MINDEN, LA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 10/12/2025 | CT | SOUTHINGTON, CT | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 09/12/2025 | NC | CHINA GROVE, NC | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 06/17/2025 | GA | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/08/2025 | PA | RUSH TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/20/2025 | GA | Not Reported, GA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 01/20/2025 | MD | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/05/2024 | FL | HOLLYWOOD, FL | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 09/18/2024 | NM | SANTA TERESA, NM | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/02/2024 | TX | HOUSTON, TX | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| 07/31/2024 | PA | SOUTH HEIGHTS BOROUGH, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/25/2024 | IA | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC is inferred to operate: Intermodal, Power Only, Dry Van, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC's authority currently active?
COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC been in business?
COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1982, making their authority approximately 44 years, 1 month old.
Where is COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC located?
COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC is physically located at 4555 HOLLINS FERRY ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21227.
Roadside Inspection History 293 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC has been inspected 293 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MD, KS, TX. Out of these, 78 inspections (about 27%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.45D-B — 24 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-27 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-11 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-08 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-05-27 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-20 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-04 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-28 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-23 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-21 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-20 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-10 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
Showing 25 of 293 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC was cited for 398 violations, of which 104 (26%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 326 | 99 |
| Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 26 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 7 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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