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Cowan Systems LLC reviews

3.4
(77)
$481 - $4,000/week

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$481 $1,285 $4,000
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Current Employee - Mar 21, 2024

Funny how they catch you speeding every time you're up for your safety bonus. That's the reason for the two stars. Other than that Cowan is a pretty good company

Pros

Home time is perfect

Cons

Safety is strict

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Response from Cowan Systems LLC

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 HR@cowansystems.com.

Current Employee - Dec 20, 2023

Don't waste your time leasing a truck here you won't make any money unless you think 1k or less is making money they don't care what you make as long as you make their truck payment and cover fuel you bought I will show my pay since I been here to anyone who wants to see I'm definitely looking for another job even if it means getting out of trucking there's no way in going to continue making this kind of money in anyone's lease program this is not what I signed up for!!! Don't know about being a company driver but leasing here is worst experience ever in all my years of driving

Pros

None

Cons

Low pay, no miles, no incentive to make you want to stay, poor communication unless you speed, poor load planning and they definitely don't care what you make

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Response from Cowan Systems LLC

We appreciate your feedback. Our top priority is ensuring that every member of Team Cowan feels supported and appreciated, so we’d like to understand more how we could have improved your experience. Please reach out to HR@cowansystems.com if there is anything we could do to assist.

Current Employee - Dec 8, 2023

I like Cowan so far been here only a month. I’m looking see how my check will be im looking to net 2k wk I’ve done it before driving for other lease companies hopefully want be a issue.Long as I hve hrs don’t mind running home time VERY IMPORTANT TO ME no issue getting home so far.

Pros

Don’t like the brake system on truck ran in bad weather truck brake on it’s on on hwy 81 that’s not good.

Cons

I like my dispatch communicate well and they seems understand what I’m trying to do

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Response from Cowan Systems LLC

Thanks for taking the time to share your Cowan experience so far. Welcome to the team!

Former Employee - Oct 4, 2023

I recently left Cowan Systems due to personal issues at home that needed my attention . I wished I could go back now that I’ve taken care of the issues at home. I don’t know if they would hire me back

Pros

Pay and home time for me was great! Can not complain

Cons

Unfortunately there were a lot of detention time and a few breakdowns but that’s common in the trucking industry

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Response from Cowan Systems LLC

Thanks so much for your review! If you're still interested in joining Team Cowan, you can give our recruiting team a call at 1-800-227-0418 or email us at DriverRecruiting@cowansystems.com.

Current Employee - Sep 23, 2023

Its alright. Im happy here. The pay is ok and im glad i get to be home everyday and sleep in my bed

Pros

Get to be home and stuff

Cons

Favoritism. Some guys are only working 20-30 hours a week for the same pay where as some are working 40-50. Always the same old guys getting extra days off.

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Response from Cowan Systems LLC

Thank you so much for your feedback. We truly appreciate your input!

Salary Surveys

Company Driver - 5+ Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in Uxbridge, MA on Mar 21, 2024

$1,300 per week

Current Employee

Yes

Owner Operator - 5+ Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in Burlington, NJ on Dec 20, 2023

$600 per week

Current Employee

Yes

Company Driver - 3 Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in Cocoa, FL on Sep 23, 2023

$1,200 per week

Current Employee

Yes

Company Driver - 2 Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in 178 Elon Rd on Sep 22, 2023

$840 per week

Current Employee

No

Company Driver - 5+ Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in Halethorpe, MD on Apr 15, 2023

$1,200 per week

Current Employee

No

Discussions

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Th3Guy

Jul 6, 2016

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Cowan only has Automatics in their Day Cabs. Their Sleepers all have 10-13 speeds.

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weirdharold

Aug 1, 2016

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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.

 

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bigjoe3

Mar 17, 2014

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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.

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bigtruckin89

Jan 18, 2016

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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.

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Utahtrucker

Aug 13, 2016

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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!!

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bigjoe3

Mar 17, 2014

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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.

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goochman56

Mar 24, 2015

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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!