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HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Mesick, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 269920 · MC 139927
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 1983
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-139927 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
20.0% OOS · 47 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 17, 2007; first granted November 8, 1983 (43 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 38.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 4.5% — below the 5.5% national average
- 47 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC139927
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT28391A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
269920
MC Number
MC-139927
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 3, 1986
Authority First Granted
November 8, 1983
Authority Reinstated
January 17, 2007
Annual Mileage
3,341,430 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
5301 N M 37, Mesick, MI 49668-0159
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Dorie Kastl
Officer 2
Jarrod Howes
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
47
Driver Inspections
38
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance87
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.5% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate38.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (17.8pp higher)
20.0% of 30 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
61st percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
10 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 30 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 30 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 30 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 30 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 8, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 27, 2025 | MI | — | — | 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
MI34
WI2
IL1
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (46)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~23
of 57 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~23
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
21
Semi-trailer
10
Tank
6
Flatbed
2
Not Applicable
2
Dry Van
1
Dump
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG00J388476 | 6 | 2 |
| Stou | Semi-trailer | 1DW1C48211E479794 | 5 | 2 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG10J257783 | 3 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG40J188863 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP0X3KJ255809 | 3 | — |
| 2009 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 30 ft | 1E1H5N38X9RD44291 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Trailmobile Trailmobile Trailer | Trailer (type not listed) | 1PTF71T11L9001030 | 2 | 1 |
| Ttsi | Semi-trailer | 1T9AF4881S1223059 | 2 | — |
| Ttti | Semi-trailer | 1T9AF488XP1223021 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X0RJ360476 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 46 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X6PJ231137 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X8NJ102932 | 2 | 1 |
| 2027 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 48 ft | 5JLSP488XV5X03144 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 50 ft | 5JLSP508385X36878 | 2 | 1 |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4821FA031438 | 2 | — |
| 1986 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BDA7239GF0D2589 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0621FK247184 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG20J188862 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG40R167349 | 1 | — |
| Bens | Semi-trailer | 1NUDT48D8TMAS0106 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 37 ft | 1PMB1375X82032815 | 1 | — |
| Ttti | — | 1T9AF4881P1223022 | 1 | 1 |
| Ttti | Semi-trailer | 1T9AF4882R1223047 | 1 | — |
| Ttsi | Semi-trailer | 1T9AF4886W1223094 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTE482A1D3755603 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4JJ186335 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X2RJ360477 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X5MJ451137 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X6TJ210606 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X7MJ451138 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X7NJ102238 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X9RJ360475 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X1MJ451140 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X8PJ231076 | 1 | — |
| Bens | — | 5DMDSABS82M000545 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 28 ft | 5JLSP283XX5T05279 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 50 ft | 5JLSP508185X36877 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5KJJBWFG9SLVM9125 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAM002EPFM3823 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAM003DPFF7515 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAM009GPHS5439 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAM00XFPGH6410 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 29 ft | 5MADA2934LC053416 | 1 | — |
| Mcoa | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA2933CA023316 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4821FA031620 | 1 | — |
| Mcoa | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA482XFA031437 | 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 (47)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | GENTC03486 | MI, MI | II | — | — | EAST JORDAN FOUNDRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR BENS |
5KKXAM002EPFM3823 1NUDT48D8TMAS0106 |
MI BD78870 MI A462280 |
| September 1, 2026 | EVANT03482 | MI, MI | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJJBWFG9SLVM9125 |
MI BD90216 |
| August 27, 2026 | GENTC03461 | MI, MI | I | 4 | 1 | A&L METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW TRAILMOBILE |
1NKDGGGG10J257783 1PTF71T11L9001030 |
MI RB68885 MI F101852 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201A-VFC | Van/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | ZASTM02242 | MI, MI | I | 3 | 3 | AMRIZE CEMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XKZD40X0RJ360476 5JLSP508385X36878 |
MI RB86456 MI F030675 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | OOSTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | BROWP03252 | MI, MI | III | — | — | EAST JORDAN FOUNDRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TTSI |
1XKZD40X6TJ210606 1T9AF4886W1223094 |
MI RB99887 MI D772368 |
| July 30, 2026 | EVANT03432 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | A&L | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAILMOBILE |
1XKZD40X7NJ102238 1PTF71T11L9001030 |
MI RC32890 MI F101852 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | MCGEJ04017 | MI, MI | II | 1 | 1 | A&L IRON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW STOU |
1NKDGGGG00J388476 1DW1C48211E479794 |
MI RB80144 MI E996618 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | GUTHG02950 | MI, MI | II | 2 | — | A & L IRON AND METAL CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW TTTI |
1NKDGGGG10J257783 1T9AF488XP1223021 |
MI RB68885 MI D929469 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | KELLC02428 | MI, MI | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKZDP0X3KJ255809 |
MI RB71042 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | GRAHA01338 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | CHERRY FOREST VENEERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MCKT |
1XKZD49X8NJ102932 5MAPA4821FA031438 |
MI RB38582 MI E330974 |
| 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 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EAST JORDAN FOUNDRY | 2 | September 17, 2026 |
| A&L METAL | 2 | August 27, 2026 |
| A&L IRON | 2 | July 1, 2026 |
| A & L IRON AND METAL CO. | 2 | July 1, 2026 |
| ST MARY'S | 2 | March 23, 2026 |
| AMRIZE CEMENT | 1 | August 25, 2026 |
| A&L | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| CHERRY FOREST VENEERS | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
| BOSS | 1 | May 29, 2026 |
| ST MARY CEMENT | 1 | May 3, 2026 |
| WOLVERINE MAT OAK BEAMS | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| REID METAL INC | 1 | April 25, 2025 |
8 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 17, 2007 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 10, 2000 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Contract Carrier |
| October 14, 1997 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 18, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 5, 1989 | REJECTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 22, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 21, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 22, 1997 | COMMON | On Record |
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