Cowan Transport Services LLC
USDOT 917652MC-396918USDOT activeAuthority active· Baltimore, MD
Cowan Transport Services LLC (USDOT 917652) runs 77 power units and 65 drivers based in Baltimore, MD, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-396918. The earliest grant on file is from May 2003, 23 years, 5 months ago. No liability insurance filing is on file. 2 other active carriers list the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-396918 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $1,000,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability |
| MC-459139 | Motor carrier of property | Inactive | $750,000 liability | — |
Earliest grant on file: May 21, 2003 (23 years, 5 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 82 | General Insurance Company of America | — | Nov 1, 2025 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2016 | MC-396918 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Dec 12, 2016 | MC-396918 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 8, 2016 | MC-396918 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 28, 2015 | MC-396918 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 2, 2015 | MC-396918 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 27, 2014 | MC-396918 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 2, 2014 | MC-396918 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 6, 2013 | MC-396918 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 8, 2013 | MC-396918 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 23, 2012 | MC-396918 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 3, 2012 | MC-396918 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 4, 2010 | MC-459139 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Apr 27, 2009 | MC-459139 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Mar 30, 2009 | MC-459139 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 27, 2009 | MC-396918 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 2, 2009 | MC-396918 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 18, 2008 | MC-396918 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 11, 2008 | MC-396918 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 25, 2008 | MC-459139 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Mar 28, 2008 | MC-459139 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 24, 2008 | MC-396918 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 2, 2008 | MC-396918 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 25, 2007 | MC-459139 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Mar 28, 2007 | MC-459139 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 19, 2007 | MC-396918 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 2, 2007 | MC-396918 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 1, 2006 | MC-459139 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Apr 24, 2006 | MC-459139 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Apr 24, 2006 | MC-459139 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 28, 2006 | MC-459139 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Mar 28, 2006 | MC-459139 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 31, 2006 | MC-396918 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 3, 2006 | MC-396918 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 15, 2005 | MC-396918 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 9, 2005 | MC-396918 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 10, 2005 | MC-459139 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| May 4, 2005 | MC-459139 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 27, 2005 | MC-396918 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 22, 2005 | MC-459139 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Apr 22, 2005 | MC-459139 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-396918 | Common | Jan 4, 2016 | Feb 8, 2016 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-459139 | Contract | Dec 2, 2009 | Jan 4, 2010 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-459139 | Common | Mar 28, 2006 | May 1, 2006 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-396918 | Common | Nov 18, 2004 | Dec 21, 2004 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-396918 | Common | Mar 2, 2004 | Apr 5, 2004 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 917652 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-396918, MC-459139 |
| Legal name | Cowan Transport Services LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland 21227 |
| USDOT added | Nov 22, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Mar 16, 2006 |
| Hazardous materials | Yes |
Fleet
| Power units | 77 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 77 |
| Drivers | 65 · 65 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 3,547,921 · 2024 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Household goods, Fresh produce, Intermodal containers, Paper products
Other records
- 2 other active carriers list the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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