J MICHAEL COWAN TRUCKING INC

DOT 1552417 MC 576591 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
23 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 65.22% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 50.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
20 units

Drivers: 12

Trailers: 14 (14 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

8623 ALABAMA HWY 14 E, SELMA, AL, 36703

Phone Number

(334) 375-6058

Mailing Address

8623 ALABAMA HWY 14 E, SELMA, AL, 36703

Cell Phone

(334) 375-6058

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(334) 375-6058

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
19 yrs, 10 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-03-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-08-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-07-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-05-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-09-30 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2009-05-11 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC576591 2009-05-11

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-03-15 BIPD/Primary CA870954671 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. - - ACTIVE
2025-03-15 BIPD/Primary 4541744 $750,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-03-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-03-15 BIPD/Primary 4541744 $750,000 FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WA… 2025-03-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-03-15 BIPD/Primary 4541744 $750,000 UNION INSURANCE CO. 2024-03-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-04-12 BIPD/Primary 5E74048 $750,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 2023-03-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-08-15 BIPD/Primary 5E74048 $750,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 2021-04-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-08-15 BIPD/Primary 49-963202-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-08-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-05-19 BIPD/Primary 49-963202-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-08-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-08-15 BIPD/Primary 49-963202-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-05-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-09-23 BIPD/Primary CA 8256122 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. 2014-08-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-12-09 CARGO BAP0726394 $750,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-12-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-06-18 CARGO BAP0726394 $750,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-12-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-09-04 BIPD/Primary BAP0726347 $750,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-09-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-06-18 BIPD/Primary BAP0726347 $750,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-09-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-09-11 BIPD/Primary NY101296 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Conditional

Vehicle OOS Rate

65.22%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

23 inspections · 15 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

50.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

6 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 23 Last inspection: May 20, 2026 Total crashes: 15

FMCSA Inspection Records (23 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 20, 2026

1836004268

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 AL FREIGHTLIN 1FUBA5CG...

May 20, 2026

1836004268

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 AL FREIGHTLIN 1FUBA5CG...

Apr 15, 2026

1905002607

11 viol.
Level 2 AL VOLVO 4V4M19GF...

Apr 3, 2026

1516002873

Level 3 AL FREIGHTLIN 1FUBA5CG...

Oct 20, 2025

4965000746

9 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 FL GMC 1GD4USEY...

Apr 30, 2025

1785004431

Level 2 AL VOLVO 4V4N19UF...

Apr 14, 2025

1486002679

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 AL INTERNATIO 1HSRCLWN...

Mar 27, 2025

1785000008

Level 3 AL FREIGHTLIN 1FUBA5CG...

Feb 13, 2025

SBAB004175

1 viol.
Level 2 AL FRHT 1FUBA5CG...

Jan 29, 2025

JPCP010339

3 viol.
Level 2 AL FRHT 1FUBA5CG...

Jan 6, 2025

MTWD009519

Level 1 AL FORD 1FT7W2BT...

Dec 12, 2024

1750001663

10 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 AL INTL 2HSFRALR...

Sep 5, 2024

1440002451

13 viol. 4 OOS
Level 1 AL FRHT 1FUBA5CG...

Aug 26, 2024

JMCV001024

Level 3 AL FRHT 1FUBA5CG...

Jan 23, 2024

CMAD002741

Level 3 AL FRHT 1FUBA5CG...
Total Inspections

23

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

23

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (15 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Feb 5, 2025

AL • AL0005612052

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 6, 2024

AL • AL0004719255

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 25, 2024

AL • AL0004666513

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 20, 2024

AL • AL0004606567

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 29, 2023

AL • AL0003732003

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Feb 28, 2023

AL • AL0003622366

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 2, 2021

AL • AL0001673285

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 27, 2018

AL • AL0008715629

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 18, 2017

AL • AL0007751582

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 15, 2017

AL • AL0007750314

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 11, 2017

AL • AL0007694913

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 26, 2015

AL • AL0005656860

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 4, 2015

AL • AL0005647560

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 9, 2014

AL • AL0004722271

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 18, 2012

AL • AL002691705A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

4

Total Crashes

15

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

38

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 36
OOS: 10

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

23
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

20
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

20

16 owned

Trailers

14

14 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

12

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 12
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

6

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 50.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 2
Interstate (<100 mi): 10
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

20

Power Units

20

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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