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HOUFF CORPORATION
DBA: Houff's Feed And Fertilizer Company Inc
Weyers Cave, VA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 135386 · MC 830310
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 9 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-830310 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Suretec Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
15.8% OOS · 28 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC830310
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Suretec Insurance Company, since March 27, 2025
Authority Age
9 yrs, 4 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $75,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC830310
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 3532016
Southern States Insurance Exchange
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP006012317
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
135386
MC Number
MC-830310
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
May 26, 2017
Annual Mileage
1,833,337 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
97 Railside Drive, Weyers Cave, VA 24486
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
J D Patton
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
15.8% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
40th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
4 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 | VA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VA19
WV3
MD1
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (34)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 143 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~16
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Semi-trailer
8
Tank
5
Not Applicable
2
Dry Van
1
Dump
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07YXJM028917 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8MM023193 | 3 | 1 |
| Heilite Tr | Semi-trailer | 5HTFA4320E3D50017 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR7CLBR3350 | 2 | — |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H4T04225LL017204 | 2 | 1 |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H4T04227LL017205 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2RM042460 | 2 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HTFA4327E3D50015 | 2 | 1 |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BCU6210TF0A6856 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1A9AD28324P432271 | 1 | — |
Show all 34 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East So Tr | Semi-trailer | 1E1D1S2873PM31771 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK27LY66799 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR3CLBR3359 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV1DLFB9556 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV5GLGZ9536 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD52GLHD0998 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR4PLUK1874 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9CL645281 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA14Y5RW041855 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y6FM021230 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4RM042461 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX04C3GM027521 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKR4321P1121333 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKR4325P1121335 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS54326A1035843 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS5432XA1035845 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR2MSMA8875 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4FN182477 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4225B5T38592 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR0SLVR9884 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR2SLVX9118 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 34 ft | 5MADA3438KC051227 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | — | 5WSAA43267N038605 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | UNX548721 | 1 | — |
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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | F116000431 | STAUNTON VA | II | 1 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN EAST DUMP |
3ALXA7002HDJF5754 1E1D1S28X7RF39945 |
VA 60430PZ VA 183325TL |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 6164000688 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJA6CK27LY66799 |
VA 10359XA |
| August 24, 2026 | 6164000671 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | I | — | — | AFFINITY CHEMICAL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FRUEHAUF |
5KJJBWDR0SLVR9884 1H4T04227LL017205 |
VA 51628PZ VA 533201TM |
| July 21, 2026 | 9107000045 | LYNCHBURG VA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1M1AN07Y6FM021230 1PMS5432XA1035845 |
VA 53151PZ VA 267284TM |
| June 9, 2026 | 9111000222 | VERONA VA | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1AA14Y5RW041855 |
VA 41224TB |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | PSC1491150 | MATHIAS WV | II | — | — | AFFINITY CHEMICAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEILITE TR |
1FUJGEDR7CLBR3350 5HTFA4320E3D50017 |
VA 64839P VA 816011TL |
| March 4, 2026 | 8142001319 | AFTON VA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1FUJGEDV5GLGZ9536 5MADA3438KC051227 |
VA 34605PZ VA 277502TM |
| February 25, 2026 | 5452001334 | TROUTVILLE VA | I | 3 | 1 | AFFINITY CHEMICAL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL CO., |
1M1AN4GY8MM023193 5HTFA4327E3D50015 |
VA 36000PZ VA 816012TL |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | 2355C00711 | DENTON MD | II | 1 | — | ALLEN HARIM FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL CO., |
1FUJGEDR7CLBR3350 5HTFA4320E3D50017 |
VA 64839P VA 816011TL |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | 3352000054 | STEPHENS CITY VA | I | — | — | AFFINITY CHEMICAL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK FRUEHAUF |
1M1AN07YXJM028917 1H4T04225LL017204 |
VA 49448PZ VA 377668TM |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AFFINITY CHEMICAL LLC | 6 | August 24, 2026 |
| ALLEN HARIM FOODS INC | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
| PIONEER HIBRED INTERNATIONAL INC | 1 | May 23, 2025 |
| CARGILL | 1 | April 8, 2025 |
| MILLER COORS | 1 | December 6, 2024 |
| TYSON FOODS NEW HOLLAND | 1 | November 13, 2024 |
| HOOFF CORP | 1 | May 30, 2024 |
| MILLERSCOORS LLC | 1 | May 30, 2024 |
| AFFINITY | 1 | December 4, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| May 26, 2017 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| May 26, 2017 | Active GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 27, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 16, 2013 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2025 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| January 22, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
AllAmerican Agents of Process
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106
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