FMCSA Carrier Profile
HOWARD BROTHAS TRUCKING LLC
Cedar Hill, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3472270 · MC 1136855
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1136855 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1136855
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA867641208
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3472270
MC Number
MC-1136855
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 18, 2020
Authority Reinstated
January 5, 2024
Annual Mileage
76,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Cedar Hill, TX
Email
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Ranks in the 72nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKGGHDV8ESFP4818 | 14 | 3 OOS |
| June 6, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKGGHDV8ESFP4818 | 2 | Passed |
| March 18, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKGGHDV8ESFP4818 | 1 | Passed |
| February 7, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKGGHDV8ESFP4818 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| November 21, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKGGHDV8ESFP4818 | 4 | Passed |
| May 23, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKGGHDV8ESFP4818 | 1 | Passed |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830X51524112 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGGHDV8ESFP4818 | 6 | 2 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 26, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 15, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 23, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 5, 2026.
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