Cowan Systems reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(286 total reviews)

Joe Cowan

49% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Cowan Systems has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 286 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cowan Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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286 reviews
2.0
Jan 13, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Large FTL fleet of lightweight trailers - mainly local throughout Eastern US states from Maine and Florida extending outward to the Mississippi river on their brokerage division. In the brokerage there is mainly a young staff laid back atmosphere who's potion's are filled by young college grads and experienced brokers. Beautiful campus and work cubicles, though parking is sparse.

Cons

Bullying atmosphere - I understand it is sales and it does feel good closing sales, but the way some staff and management present themselves around the office it is fully uncalled for in the work place. Management is also somewhat two-sided they want you to do well, but play games like they are Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Commission and entry-level pay is OK, however internal systems are flawed when looking into potential clients. Limited range of fleet capabilities. As stated above they are primarily located on the East Coast of the US and Canada and though the management attempts to move their company westward through its office in Halethorpe they are instantly turned down on most bids because of their location and the internal capabilities to support transactions through their current brokerage. High turnover in the entry-level sales representative position.

5.0
Jan 7, 2014

Entrepreneurial company for hard working people.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The organization is seeing steady growth, and because of this growth, there are a lot of opportunities to advance. In order to make an impact in the company, you must be willing to work hard and put forth the effort. The company is entrepreneurial minded, and is for those who like to take initiative and be rewarded for their hard work.

Cons

It can be challenging at times, but what you put into it is what you get out of it; well worth the reward at the end of the day.

5.0
Dec 6, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Been employed at Cowan systems for a year now. I must say it has been a very rewarding thus far. Have been able to implement my knowledge of the industry without the micromanagement ive been exposed to in the past. i have been fortunate enough to have made some serious money and its only getting better. The management really recognizes employee acievements by rewarding you with bonuses and the old fashioned "good job". Pople are here to help and assist you to be more and make more

Cons

Its a small office and we need more people to fill in empty seats. The rest will follow.

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