DBA: COWAN TRUCKING

COWAN JAMES DOUGLAS

DOT 817921 MC 414496 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
8 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 12.5% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 100.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
1 units

Drivers: 1

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

17291 CHILDRESS HOLLOW ROAD, ABINGDON, VA, 24210

Phone Number

(540) 531-8756

Mailing Address

17291 CHILDRESS HOLLOW ROAD, ABINGDON, VA, 24210

Cell Phone

(276) 608-3433

Email Address

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Fax Number

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Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Operational Classification

OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
24 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2015-07-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-01-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-01-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-12-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-01-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-12-08 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2008-06-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2008-05-19 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2008-01-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2003-05-27 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC414496 2008-05-19
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC414496 2003-03-08

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: $1,000,000
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

—

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
2021-08-01 BIPD/Primary CA03907326 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2017-08-01 BIPD/Primary 687440001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2021-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-08-01 BIPD/Primary PIA08184902 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2017-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-08-01 BIPD/Primary PIA08184901 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2016-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-08-01 BIPD/Primary 357149 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2015-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-01-06 BIPD/Primary PIA06026104 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2014-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-01-03 BIPD/Primary 9369814 $750,000 VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMP… 2014-01-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-01-03 CARGO PIA06026101 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2011-04-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-01-03 CARGO TAP0737729 $750,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-01-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-01-03 CARGO TAP0737683 $750,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-01-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-05-10 CARGO TAP0732908 $750,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-01-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-01-03 BIPD/Primary TAP0732908 $750,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-05-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-07-16 CARGO PIA00674601 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2008-01-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-03-13 BIPD/Primary PIA00674601 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2008-01-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-03-08 CARGO OPS0039565 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-03-08 BIPD/Primary V118791 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2007-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-03-08 CARGO OPS0039565 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-03-08 BIPD/Primary V116088 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2006-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-03-08 CARGO OPS0036339 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-03-08 BIPD/Primary TP 6118690 $750,000 INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY 2005-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-03-08 CARGO OPS0034764 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2004-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

12.5%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

8 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

100.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

1 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

3 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 8 Last inspection: Jul 9, 2026 Total crashes: 4

FMCSA Inspection Records (8 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 9, 2026

I032481165

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 TN KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

May 5, 2025

0252000089

Level 2 SC KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Feb 18, 2025

0336002131

1 viol.
Level 2 SC KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Jan 13, 2025

0392000112

Level 3 SC KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

May 15, 2024

P177000790

2 viol.
Level 1 SC KW 1XKWDB9X...

Oct 9, 2023

C361000974

Level 3 SC KW 1XKWDB9X...

Aug 23, 2023

E964323590

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 PA KW 5MADN392...

Jun 7, 2023

0006543163

Level 3 NC KW 1XKWDB9X...
Total Inspections

8

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

8

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (4 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Jun 13, 2022

SC • SC0022245794

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 18, 2018

SC • SC0018633114

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Mar 28, 2018

GA • GA0006650250

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 6, 2015

NC • NC0104383746

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

4

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

2

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

8
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

1
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

1

1 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers: 1
Interstate: 1
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 100.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Construction Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Classification Categories

OTHER-UNKNOWN AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

1

Power Units

1

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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