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$Former Employee - May 28, 2021
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The company
Former Employee - Mar 14, 2021
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Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry to hear that you had a frustrating experience. Our team would be happy to discuss your specific situation offline. Please contact us directly at PR@cowansystems.com.
Former Employee - Mar 8, 2021
Pros
They said going to Needham Heights, MA is always drop and hook not true and your time is running. They force you to do to run when your hour's is ending very close if you no what I mean driver's. Not good
Cons
Driver's are force to come to work in bad weather. In orientation they said there was know force dispatcher at cowan lie. So force to run till you have not much hours of driving time and bad weather force you to do. Or get fire. Ok. Is this a good company know! I worked one week and a half. Not good and I asked then in orientation if force dispatcher they said no. Lies. Wasted my time and they wasted there money on a flight and hotel and orientation to. I call HR complain about someone have s
Response from Cowan Systems LLC
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our top priority is ensuring that every member of Team Cowan feels supported and appreciated, so we regret that we didn’t uphold that expectation for you. We would be happy to discuss your specific situation offline. Feel free to contact us directly via PR@cowansystems.com.
Current Employee - Dec 28, 2020
Pros
I would recommend Cowan to anyone especially someone just getting started. You can build a career and a good honest living.
Cons
We do run the north east but they do give incentive pay to take away some of the sting
Response from Cowan Systems LLC
Thank you so, so much for the wonderful feedback! It's a pleasure having you on Team Cowan and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
Current Employee - Dec 27, 2020
Pros
Very good home time Opens door policy the dispatchers are grest Mostly drop n hook no touch freight
Cons
No ot all straight time
Response from Cowan Systems LLC
Thanks for the great review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your Cowan story with us.
Owner Operator - 5+ Years CDL Experience
Surveyed in Daytona Beach, Fl on May 28, 2021
Current Employee
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Company Driver - 5+ Years CDL Experience
Surveyed in Meriden, CT on Mar 8, 2021
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Company Driver - 5+ Years CDL Experience
Surveyed in Lychburg, VA on Dec 28, 2020
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Yes
Company Driver - 5+ Years CDL Experience
Surveyed in Baltimore, MD on Dec 27, 2020
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Company Driver - 5+ Years CDL Experience
Surveyed in Deatsville, AL on Dec 26, 2020
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Th3Guy
Jul 6, 2016
Cowan only has Automatics in their Day Cabs. Their Sleepers all have 10-13 speeds.
weirdharold
Aug 1, 2016
After being with them 4 months, I'm looking for another job. Overall they'really a great company, I really like working for them. They just don't pay enough and the miles aren't there. Not really a fan of, if you damage anything it's an accident. The medical per week is ridiculous. The mobileye system drives me nuts driving all these two lane roads in the mountains of pa.
Trailers are junk too. All the landing gear on them are dry and rusty and a giant pain to work. Bailing wire and zip ties seem to be the only tools they have to fix anything. Sad part is most are almost new, shows what a lack of maintenance and drivers backing by feel will do.
bigjoe3
Mar 17, 2014
I'm a Night Manager (Specialist) in a B.J's Club in upstate N.Y. I have had the same Cowan Driver for the almost 3 years Now(Dedicated). He runs Monday- Friday, and Saturday if he wants or has the hours left. In 30 years of Driving a Truck including being an Owner Operator of 3 tractors. He Lives and Dies by Cowan Systems and has never been Happier. Right down to If the Company gets a Bad Dispatcher, they will get rid of them. He tells me Its all about the Drivers. If and when We receive a Truck on Sunday, its a Reaginal Driver. I also ask them they all come back with the same responce, "Never Happier". I'm going to be getting in the seat soon and after I do my time. I already know im ganna be Driving for Cowan Systems. This is what it comes down for me. Everybody cant be wrong. His terminal is out of Uxbridge Mass. I hope this helps Somewhat.
bigtruckin89
Jan 18, 2016
Cowan has multiple fleets. O/O L/P are expected to run at least two weeks out according to their website. Here in MD they have a good rep.
Utahtrucker
Aug 13, 2016
I've talked to the intermodel driver and they like it pay starts out @18.75 an hour, just wondering about their OTR division, they approved me to lease a 2012 peterbilt 384. miledge pay doesnt look the best @1.10 after 90 days though!!
bigjoe3
Mar 17, 2014
I worked here about one year. Pretty good company. Trucks and trailers are new, lightweight and designed to haul freight other companies can't haul. Primary accounts are BJ's Wholesale and R.E. Michaels. Trucks are governed at about 65-66 mph and are on e-log. Company recently merged with A to Z transportation out of Pennsauken NJ. Cowan Systems has a lease purchase program that leases brand new Pete's. This part of the operation is out of Brunswick NJ not far from a BJ's wholesale DC, while the main operation is based in Halethorpe MD. Lots of dedicated accounts. Starting pay is around. 36-38 cpm direct deposit mileage based. Very strict on compliance. Lots of loyal drivers who been there for many years, swear by this company. Dennis Morgan is vice President of operations and is fair, Ken Scrimale is with the lease division and is also pretty cool. Cowan has good benefits including decent insurance, not a bad company to work for.
goochman56
Mar 24, 2015
Ive been with them about a year and a half, hauling refrigerated and frozen loads between Northern Virginia and all of New Jersey and Staten Island for the C&S Wholesale account. I drive a new assigned Pete, I'm home every night, I have 2 days a week off, I gross on average $1100/week and sometimes more. You go out, make your no touch deliveries, come back and go home, no BS. On the downside, health insurance is pretty hefty, I'm single and pay almost $100/week for the whole ball of wax (medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability), they black out every single holiday for time off so if you want to get an extra day or two by taking your vacation then good luck! But hey, if those are the only complaints I have with a trucking job then I'm doing OK! Check them out, they have other dedicated accounts too with Coke and BJ's that can make life in this hectic industry pretty #### predictable!