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HAROLD G HOWDAHL JR
DBA: Howdahl Trucking
Greenbush, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 116586 · MC 347209
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1998
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-347209 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Circle Star Insurance Co., A R R G
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on November 28, 2023; first granted November 4, 1998 (28 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC347209
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AL304932-35948
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
116586
MC Number
MC-347209
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
November 4, 1998
Authority Reinstated
November 28, 2023
Annual Mileage
173,390 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Greenbush, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
MN1
ND1
NM1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43020SB188102 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR0KLKS1379 | 4 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2025 | 4205P24HQP | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | — | — | MACRO SOURCE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TIMPTE, INC |
5KJJBHDR0KLKS1379 1TDH43020SB188102 |
MN PAW1083 MN STC3902 |
| October 18, 2024 | 1657000441 | ERSKINE MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TIMPTE, INC |
5KJJBHDR0KLKS1379 1TDH43020SB188102 |
MN PAW1083 MN STC3902 |
| August 21, 2024 | 000P123D74 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | 3 | — | SANIMAX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TIMPTE, INC |
5KJJBHDR0KLKS1379 1TDH43020SB188102 |
MN PAW1083 MN STC3902 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 29, 2024 | TR41001209 | MOORETON ND | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TIMPTE, INC |
5KJJBHDR0KLKS1379 1TDH43020SB188102 |
MN PAW1083 MN TEMP TAG |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| March 5, 2024 | 5350000086 | VIVIAN SD | III | — | — | NORTH DAKOTA MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST TIMPTE, INC |
5KJJBHDR0KLKS137 1TDH40021PB177227 |
MN PAW1083 ND T9110868 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MACRO SOURCE LLC | 1 | March 17, 2025 |
| SANIMAX | 1 | August 21, 2024 |
| NORTH DAKOTA MILL | 1 | March 5, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 22, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 12, 2021 | WITHDRAWN | Property Broker |
| July 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 14, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 31, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 29, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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