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HOWARD OUTDOORS LLC
Rock Spring, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1960952 · MC 1075955
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1075955 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southern Trust Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1075955
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHERN TRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ACV102022707
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1960952
MC Number
MC-1075955
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 1, 2024
FMCSA Registration
October 29, 2009
Authority Granted
February 3, 2020
Annual Mileage
24,119 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Rock Spring, GA
Email
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 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
GA1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X9LJ433865 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRLEL4NG268723 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 4PRUS1312XT000228 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5SPTD3038PW2K5201 | 1 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | 1226000779 | ROSSVILLE GA | I | 9 | 3 | HOWARD OUTDOORS LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNKNOWN |
3C7WRLEL4NG268723 4PRUS1312XT000228 |
GA TR1378U GA TR1378U |
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 21, 2025 | I033C11817 | SODDY-DAISY TN | II | 2 | 2 | EMPTY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1NKZL40X9LJ433865 5SPTD3038PW2K5201 |
GA P429CE GA YDC091 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 27, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 3, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 27, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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