FMCSA Carrier Profile
HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC
Amarillo, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 893682 · MC 536971
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-536971 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
30.8% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC536971
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MNG-IIC-CA-0000035-03
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
893682
MC Number
MC-536971
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 19, 2000
Authority Reinstated
April 17, 2019
Annual Mileage
34,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2300 E Hastings Ave, Amarillo, TX 79108
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Richard Howell Jr
Officer 2
William Caudy
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
30.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
30.8%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 72nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
20
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance48
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate35.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (20)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKZDP9X3HJ149193 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| May 7, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2P267YXWM033723 | 2 | Passed |
| April 28, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKZDP9X7HJ149200 | 5 | Passed |
| February 3, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKZDP9X3HJ149193 | 2 | Passed |
| February 3, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJGBDVXKLLE7486 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| January 15, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKZDP9X9HJ149196 | 2 | Passed |
| November 13, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKWP4EX9CJ326854 | 6 | 1 OOS |
| November 3, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKZDP9X9HJ149196 | 0 | Clean |
| August 20, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKZDP9X7HJ149200 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| August 12, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKZDP9X0HJ149197 | 0 | Clean |
| June 26, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKZDP9X2HJ149217 | 0 | Clean |
| June 24, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKWP4EX7CJ330918 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 20 inspection records
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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | TX | — | — | 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
TX20
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 36 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Dump
6
Flatbed
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 1S9SS4020NL476550 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 1S9SS40286L476958 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X0HJ149197 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X2HJ149217 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X3HJ149193 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X9HJ149196 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Steco, Inc Dump Trailer | Trailer (type not listed) · 32 ft | 5EWDS322651254038 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 1S9SS4020NL476547 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 1S9SS4022NL476548 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX7CJ330918 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X7HJ149200 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDVXKLLE7486 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Mack RD | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2P267YXWM033723 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 1S9SS4024NL476549 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 1S9SS4029NL476546 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1TKJ05038TM024466 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX9CJ326854 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X5HJ149194 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Fontaine Specialized Inc | Flatbed · 5 ft | 4LF3N0513V3506269 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Cps Trailer Company Bottom Dump Trailer | Grain / Hopper | 4Z41116231P003290 | 1 | 1 |
| Pitt | — | 5JYSC2026PPP33346 | 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 17, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 1, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 11, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 20, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 7, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 2, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 26, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 27, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 26, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 9, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 2, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 18, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 5, 2026.
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