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HIGGINBOTHAM TRUCKING LTD
Cowley, AB
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 362605 · MC 221940
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 1989
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-221940 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 12, 2007; first granted November 29, 1989 (36 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC221940
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ALH221012112
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
362605
MC Number
MC-221940
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 15, 1989
Authority First Granted
November 29, 1989
Authority Reinstated
February 12, 2007
Annual Mileage
45,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
Sw-15-7-1-w5, Cowley, AB T0K 0P0
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Kevin Higginbotham
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
1 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO2
MT2
ID1
MN1
SD1
TX1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
6
Tractor
4
Full Trailer
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAED1XKPKB0003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND13KDKU2803 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD17RPVD8296 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BT2NEG28243 | 1 | — |
| Kalyn Co. | Semi-trailer | 1K9F2924251005220 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2E9C20819H3003206 | 1 | 1 |
| Scona | Semi-trailer | 2E9L50F3683003442 | 1 | — |
| K Line Tra | Semi-trailer | 2K9LB3523YL052074 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2S9HR35497W080350 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 2S9JF33137W081349 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJRALD10EPFH5515 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Full Trailer | WG0THPD2990033229 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | 1611001335 | SAGINAW MN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FT8W3BT2NEG28243 |
AB CNC0666 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| April 2, 2026 | 3244009759 | BONNERS FERRY ID | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER KALYN CO. |
3AKJGND13KDKU2803 1K9F2924251005220 |
AB J38000 AB 4HH824 |
| March 18, 2026 | U610001627 | BROADUS MT | III | 4 | — | LIND | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNPUBLISHE |
5KJRALD10EPFH5515 WG0THPD2990033229 |
AB A38699 AB 6VF183 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 5350000967 | BLUNT SD | III | — | — | NOV CANADA ULC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR SCONA |
5KJJAED1XKPKB0003 2E9L50F3683003442 |
AB L02059 AB 4HB212 |
| June 4, 2025 | 0127564631 | CARR CO | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR K LINE TRA |
5KJJBWD17RPVD8296 2K9LB3523YL052074 |
AB A38663 AB 6PT772 |
| June 4, 2025 | 0956792387 | GROVER CO | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNPUBLISHE |
5KJJAED1XKPKB0003 2S9HR35497W080350 |
AB L02059 AB 5SS0-12 |
| February 13, 2025 | 72VA9DJY38 | SH-0288 IN HARRIS CO. (472-484, TX | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGND13KDKU2803 |
AB J38000 |
| October 9, 2024 | 0558000355 | DEER PARK WA | II | 1 | 1 | WOOD BUFFALO SPECIALTY PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNPUBLISHE |
5KJJBWD17RPVD8296 2E9C20819H3003206 |
AB A38663 AB 6PT785 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| September 22, 2024 | U750700478 | LIMA MT | II | 5 | 1 | TERMINAL OPERATIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN |
5KJJAED1XKPKB0003 2S9JF33137W081349 2S9JF33137W081350 2S9JF33137W081351 |
AB L02059 AB 6PT773 AB 5SS031 AB 6PT774 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 20, 2024 | U529700176 | ARMINGTON MT | III | 1 | — | GLOBAL TUBING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UNPUBLISHE |
3AKJGND10KDKA0262 4U3J053354L004756 |
AB J38032 AB 4HB220 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LIND | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| NOV CANADA ULC | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| WOOD BUFFALO SPECIALTY PRODUCTS | 1 | October 9, 2024 |
| TERMINAL OPERATIONS | 1 | September 22, 2024 |
| GLOBAL TUBING | 1 | February 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 21, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 12, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 23, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 12, 2007 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 27, 1999 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Contract Carrier |
| October 12, 1994 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 29, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 3, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
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