Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 274333)

COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC

U.S. DOT#: 274333

Address: 2238 PINSON VALLEY PARKWAY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217
Number of Vehicles: 95
Number of Drivers: 92
Number of Inspections: 51

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/14/2025 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 01/19/2000)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	11.5	21.4
Driver	3.9	6.0
Hazmat	0.0	4.5

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/14/2025 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-353190
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 27, 2024

On-Road Performance
0.61 Measure	Not Public	0.19 Measure	1.35 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.22 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 3-4 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 95 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 51 with HOS Compliance Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 25 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 6 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 51 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 51 with Driver Fitness Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 22


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16	Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLFC	State/Local Laws - Following too closely.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLML	State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.8A-NON-ELD	No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
395.8F01	Drivers record of duty status not current	1	0	5	HOS Compliance
391.11(b)(4)	Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
393.104(f)(3)	Loose or unfastened tiedown.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.106(d)	Insufficient aggregate working load limit	1	1	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11	No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.130	No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement	2	2	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.78	Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9(a)	Inoperative Brake Lamps	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c)	Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 51


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

11/15/2024	TNI031O51085	TN	TEMP	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
11/13/2024	FL4641000465	FL	1A0BP1H	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
10/21/2024	AL2032000100	AL	1203593	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/24/2024	FL2837003953	FL	1A17RPT	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
9/19/2024	FL2883002707	FL	1A17RPT	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
9/18/2024	FL1952005813	FL	1203591	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
9/13/2024	FL4825000438	FL	1203578	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/4/2024	ALMTWD009248	AL	1C0000W	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/31/2024	GA1334000078	GA	IM69AD	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely						5
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLML State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane						5
8/6/2024	FL2837003847	FL	1A0CEM0	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/22/2024	GA1417000318	GA	1A17UXY	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/1/2024	FL1952005637	FL	IM69AD	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
6/25/2024	FL2837003741	FL	IM69AD	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
6/6/2024	GA0291000567	GA	1A186MM	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
5/28/2024	FL3075009980	FL	1A0BP1H	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
4/22/2024	SCF320002270	SC	1A181AC	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current						5
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11(b)(4) Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
4/18/2024	TNI030F10297	TN	44A2BMU	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
4/17/2024	CAUDOL000279	CA	9G29501	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/10/2024	TNI033GS0217	TN	0000000	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/29/2024	FL3854002753	FL	1203591	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/29/2024	FL4308004098	FL	Y18NHH	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/21/2024	ALWGJP003933	AL	1A17RRU	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/9/2024	FL3706006867	FL	1A0EWWX	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/25/2024	FL2829008154	FL	1198032	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/18/2024	ALDBCV002888	AL	1200625	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
12/19/2023	FL3701005424	FL	IM69AD	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/10/2023	GA0136007888	GA	XCZ623	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
10/19/2023	ALWBMC003296	AL	1A0CEM4	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
10/5/2023	FL3701004253	FL	Y18NHH	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/26/2023	ALMVCV003334	AL	1A0CEMB	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
9/26/2023	FL3964002144	FL	Y18NHH	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/19/2023	AL1170003211	AL	1198032	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A-NON-ELD No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
9/14/2023	GA1227007301	GA	1A0EWWR	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
9/11/2023	FL2829010770	FL	Y18NHH	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/28/2023	ALCRCV001958	AL	1203564	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.106(d) Insufficient aggregate working load limit (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.130 No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
8/21/2023	FL3977002778	FL	1A0CEM0	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/16/2023	FL3701004065	FL	1A17RRT	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/15/2023	ALBSCV002288	AL	1200625	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/10/2023	FL2883001039	FL	Y18NHH	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required						3
8/9/2023	AL1864000238	AL	1203579	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/8/2023	MS6611181741	MS	1203562	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/26/2023	ALCRCV001896	AL	1203588	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.130 No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
6/20/2023	ALJJCV008835	AL	1203588	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/14/2023	TNTEYI000261	TN	44A2BN2	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/8/2023	FL3701003796	FL	Y18NHH	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/16/2023	FL2750004838	FL	1A0CEMO	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/27/2023	ALBSCV001821	AL	1203572	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/24/2023	FL2837002235	FL	1A0CEP6	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/16/2023	FL3701003386	FL	1A0BP1H	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/12/2023	GA1345002528	GA	1A0EWWTQ	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/11/2023	ALSBAB001802	AL	AP033211	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 3


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

12/6/2024	AL0004731670	AL	1A17RPW	AL	0	0	Yes	No	1	3	3
7/18/2023	GA0009082477	GA	1A0CEM2	AL	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
4/24/2023	AL0003644548	AL	1203568	AL	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 1/4/2000 (Compliance Review)
Total Inspections: 51
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 40
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 11
Total Crashes* : 3

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Summary of Activities (as of 12/27/2024, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 1/4/2000 (Compliance Review)	Total Inspections: 51 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 40 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 11	Total Crashes: 3*
1/4/2000 (Compliance Review) 12/1/1987 (Safety Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 51 3.9% Vehicle Inspections 25 12.0% Placardable HM Inspections 1 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 4.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 3

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 12/27/2024, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

95 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 95 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

95 Average Power Units = 95 Current Power Units + 95 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 95 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 274333 = 89% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
4,503 VMT per Average Power Unit = 427,840 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 95 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Straight Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 20,000	1
	20,000 – 60,000	1 = VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

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