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J M HOWARD TRANSPORTATION LLC
Saint Louis, MO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3603299 · MC 1224700
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1224700 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 20, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1224700
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA866885887
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3603299
MC Number
MC-1224700
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 1, 2021
Authority Reinstated
April 20, 2026
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Saint Louis, MO
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2023
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2025 | 5000370051 | I-55, IL | II | — | — | UNK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD51FSGB376 1UYVS2533S3356220 |
MO 41KS4F MO 24B665 |
| July 3, 2025 | W125004026 | STEELE MO | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD51FSGB3769 1UYVS2531H3941922 |
MO 41KS4F MO 39A318 |
| December 7, 2023 | CV44681559 | GEORGETOWN, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X0FD199359 1UYVS2537P3630008 |
MO 41KS4F MO 27L7SY |
| 392.2AU | State Operating Authority violation | |||||||||
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 above. 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
IL1
MO1
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
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531H3941922 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533S3356220 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3AKJGLD51FSGB376 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD51FSGB3769 | 1 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 25, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 25, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 21, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 21, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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