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AGAINST THE WIND TRUCKING LLC
Houlka, MS
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Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated October 26, 2026 following a voluntary suspension effective October 26, 2026. Continuous authority: 0 months. First granted October 14, 2021 (5 yrs ago).
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3683246 · MC 1282003
No Safety Rating
Active 0 months · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1282003 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
American National Property & Casualty Co
Safety
Not Rated
11.1% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated October 26, 2026 following a voluntary suspension effective October 26, 2026. Continuous authority: 0 months. First granted October 14, 2021 (5 yrs ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 0 months since reinstatement on October 26, 2026; first granted October 14, 2021 (5 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1282003
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
American National Property & Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 2301C0093
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3683246
MC Number
MC-1282003
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 20, 2021
Authority First Granted
October 14, 2021
Authority Reinstated
October 26, 2026
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
716 Highway 32 E, Houlka, MS 38850
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michelle Reynolds
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th 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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2025 | MS | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS4
LA2
TN2
AR1
IN1
KY1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCXZBXYLB96568 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623HW701642 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGM459703 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7LJ392363 | 3 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D276172 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322FM005560 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J2234420 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD56FSGK3685 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | MC00032264 | FULTON WB SCALES MS | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUPCXZBXYLB96568 |
MS A554205 |
| 393.78-WOOS | Wipers - Inoperative/missing/damaged on drivers side, during inclement weather requiring use of the windshield wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | U000440986 | LAFAYETTE COUNTY MS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPCXZBXYLB96568 1UYVS2539J2234420 |
MS A554205 TN 776822T |
| March 16, 2026 | I033100042 | CORNERSVILLE TN | III | 1 | — | UNITED GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1FUPCXZBXYLB96568 527SR5322FM005560 |
MS A554205 MS 168674A |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 1, 2026 | I033T91936 | MEMPHIS TN | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X7LJ392363 1GRAA0623HW701642 |
MS A526217 MS 163165A |
| November 12, 2025 | 7940001121 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | II | 4 | 1 | UNITED GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1FUPCXZBXYLB96568 527SR5322FM005560 |
MS A554205 MS 168674A |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 9, 2025 | 2005012388 | CHICKASAW COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X7LJ392363 1GRAA0623HW701642 |
MS A526217 MS 163165A |
| March 17, 2025 | LAEUS00097 | WEST MONROE LA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X7LJ392363 1GRAA0623HW701642 |
MS A526217 MS 163165A |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| January 24, 2025 | 1007010386 | OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPXGGGG40D276172 1UYVS253XGM459703 |
MS A552900 MS 153377A |
| January 8, 2025 | 9109002156 | LAFAYETTE IN | III | 3 | — | WHAT CHEF WANTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPXGGGG40D276172 1UYVS253XGM459703 |
MS TEMP MS 153377A |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 3, 2024 | MYERD01208 | I-96 EB @ 96 MM, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD56FSGK3685 1UYVS253XGM459703 |
MS A312114 MS 153377A |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED GROWERS | 3 | March 16, 2026 |
| WHAT CHEF WANTS | 1 | January 8, 2025 |
| RACE-WEST | 1 | January 11, 2024 |
| GERACI | 1 | December 14, 2023 |
| AMERICOLD | 1 | November 15, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 26, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - BOC-3 cancellation effective; no active process agent (BOC-3) filing on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 14, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 14, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 26, 2026 | Notice Of Operating Authority Voluntary Suspension | On Record |
| September 25, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective October 25, 2026 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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