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HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC

Ellisville, MS

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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
30.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 84% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 89586 · MC 164923
Satisfactory Active 39 yrs, 3 mo
100
Power Units
114
Drivers
132
Inspections
48%
Vehicle OOS
$75,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-164923 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Suretec Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
30.4% OOS · 132 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
30.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 84% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 39 yrs, 3 mo
  • Insurance on file: $75,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 47.9% — above the 20.7% national average
  • 132 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC164923
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Active

Insurance on File

SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 5275897
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAT 0011579-00
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
89586
MC Number
MC-164923
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
June 10, 1987
Annual Mileage
4,768,439 mi (2025)

Contact Information

Address
107 Nehi Road, Ellisville, MS 39437-2041
Owner / Officer
Steve Howard
Officer 2
Suzanne Skipper

Cargo Types

General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsPassengersConstruction Materials

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
132
Driver Inspections
84
Vehicle Inspections
81
Out-of-Service Violations
57

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance140
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service14

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate47.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (27.2pp higher)
30.4% of 79 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 84th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better). CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
20 insp · 14 OOS
2025
47 insp · 21 OOS
2024
52 insp · 16 OOS

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 35 of 52 inspections
Unsafe Driving 6 of 84 inspections
Hours of Service 5 of 84 inspections
Driver Fitness 1 of 84 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 84 inspections

Crash History (3)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
6
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
June 14, 2025 MO — 5 Yes Rain · Daylight · Wet
March 27, 2025 NC — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry
January 13, 2025 MS — 1 Yes Other · Daylight · Wet

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN17
MS14
KY10
NC9
OH8
AL7
and 15 more states

Fleet & Equipment (110)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 2–8 · trailers up to 48 ft
Power units
~52
of 100 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~58
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
51
Flatbed
36
Semi-trailer
19
Dry Van
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2018 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH0JN888919 6 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR4MN077122 5 1
2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N14830461529999 4 —
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2487L5163902 4 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR0MN077098 4 3
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR2LN869056 4 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR7MN077115 4 2
Dorsey Tra Semi-trailer 5JYFC4824JED08750 4 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2484L5163906 3 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2488L5163908 3 1
Show all 110 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2489R5287503 3 1
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2489R5287520 3 2
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR1MN077093 3 —
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR2LN869011 3 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR2MN077099 3 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR2MN077104 3 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR4MN077105 3 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR6MN077123 3 2
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR7MN077096 3 —
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR8LN869059 3 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR8MN077088 3 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPRXMN077108 3 2
2020 Dorsey Flatbed · 48 ft 7KYFC4823LED19832 3 2
2020 Dorsey Flatbed · 48 ft 7KYFC482XLED19827 3 1
2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N148205F1568506 2 —
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2480L5163904 2 1
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2480R5287518 2 —
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2485R5287515 2 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2486L5163910 2 —
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2487R5287502 2 —
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2487R5287516 2 1
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2488R5287508 2 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2489L5163903 2 —
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS248XL5163909 2 —
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS248XR5287512 2 —
Trlr Semi-trailer 1W9FH4825LE285174 2 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR0MN077084 2 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR1MN077109 2 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR1MN077126 2 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR2MN077121 2 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR3MN077113 2 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR3MN077127 2 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR4MN077119 2 2
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR6MN077087 2 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR6MN077090 2 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR6MN077106 2 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR8MN077107 2 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR8MN077110 2 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR8MN077124 2 1
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR9LN869037 2 1
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR9MN077083 2 2
Dorsey Tra Semi-trailer 5JYFC4820HED04592 2 1
Dorsey Tra Semi-trailer 5JYFC4823HED01797 2 1
Dorsey Tra Semi-trailer 5JYFC4823HED01802 2 —
Dorsey Tra Semi-trailer 5JYFC4825KED11433 2 —
Commercial Semi-trailer 5JYFC4827KED11434 2 2
Dors Semi-trailer 5JYFC4829HED04591 2 2
Dorsey Tra Semi-trailer 5JYFC482XHED01800 2 1
2020 Dorsey Flatbed · 48 ft 7KYFC4826LED19825 2 2
2020 Dorsey Flatbed · 48 ft 7KYFC4828LED19826 2 —
2009 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N14820691446273 1 —
2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N14830X71539079 1 —
2017 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup · Class 2 1GC1KUEG3HF213089 1 —
2020 Great Dane Trailers Flatbed · 48 ft 1GR4M9622LH215068 1 —
2020 Great Dane Trailers Flatbed · 48 ft 1GR4M9622LH215071 1 1
2020 Great Dane Trailers Flatbed · 48 ft 1GR4M9624LH215069 1 —
2020 Great Dane Trailers Flatbed · 48 ft 1GR4M9626LH215770 1 1
1997 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAA0624VS030601 1 —
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2482L5163905 1 —
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2484R5287506 1 —
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2486L5163907 1 —
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2488R5287511 1 —
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2489R5287517 1 1
Dm Utility Semi-trailer 1UYVS2480L5163904 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR0MN077117 1 —
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR1LN869064 1 1
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR2LN869039 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR2MN077085 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR2MN077118 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR3MN077094 1 —
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR4LN869060 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR4MN077086 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR5MN077095 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR5MN077100 1 —
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR6LN869013 1 1
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR6LN869030 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR7MN077101 1 1
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR8LN869028 1 —
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR8LN869062 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR8MN077091 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR9MN077102 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR9MN077116 1 1
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPRXLN868995 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPRXMN077092 1 —
2021 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPRXMN077111 1 1
Dorsey Tra Semi-trailer 5JYFC4820HED04589 1 —
Comm Semi-trailer 5JYFC4820KED11436 1 —
Unpublishe Semi-trailer 5JYFC4822HED04593 1 —
Dorsey Tra Semi-trailer 5JYFC4824HED04594 1 1
Dors Semi-trailer 5JYFC4824JED08747 1 —
Dors Semi-trailer 5JYFC4825HED01798 1 —
Dors Semi-trailer 5JYFC4826JED08748 1 1
Cmdr Semi-trailer 5JYFC4827GE088686 1 —
Dors Semi-trailer 5JYFC4827HED01799 1 —
Dors — 5JYFC482XHED01795 1 1
Comm — 5JYFC482XHRD01795 1 1
2020 Dorsey Flatbed · 48 ft 7KYFC4821LED19831 1 —
2020 Dorsey Flatbed · 48 ft 7KYFC4825LED19833 1 —
2020 Dorsey Flatbed · 48 ft 7KYFC4827LED19834 1 —
2020 Dorsey Flatbed · 48 ft 7KYFC4829LED19835 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 (132)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
August 6, 2026 5452001621 TROUTVILLE VA III — — INTERFOR
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
DORSEY TRA
3HSDZAPR7MN077115
5JYFC4820HED04592
MS A6531690
MS 106443A
July 12, 2026 I039583688 ARDMORE TN I 2 1 HOWARD
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
DORSEY
3HSDZAPR4MN077119
7KYFC4826LED19825
MS A531697
MS 137027A
396.3A1-BOS OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service
393.47F-B Brake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment Brakes Out of Adjustment
July 7, 2026 0006892579 FAYETTEVILLE NC III 2 — HOWARD INDUSTRIES
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3HSDZAPR6MN077123
1UYFS248XR5287512
MS A531650
MS 162838A
392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call
395.8F1-HOSM HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: Incomplete/Wrong Log
July 6, 2026 I3A1592421 MOHAWK TN I 1 1 WHEELING NIPPON STEEL
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3HSDZAPR6MN077090
1UYFS2480L5163904
MS A531613
MS 131767A
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
May 27, 2026 1703000705 CAMBRIDGE OH III — — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
DM UTILITY
3HSDZAPRXMN077092
1UYVS2480L5163904
MS A531623
MS 131767A
May 15, 2026 I031G21730 ARDMORE TN I 2 1 NONE
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3HSDZAPR8MN077107
1UYFS2485R5287515
MS A531669
MS 162835A
396.3A1-BOS OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service
393.47E Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment
May 7, 2026 E941612758 WYSOX TOWNSHIP PA II 2 — WOODGRAIN
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
DORSEY TRA
3HSDZAPR1MN077093
5JYFC4820HED04589
MS A531643
MS 159317A
396.5-HL Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
396.5-HL Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
April 17, 2026 LAPKS01793 MINDEN LA III 1 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3HSDZAPR2MN077104
1UYFS2484L5163906
MS A531681
MS 131769A
392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers Other Driver Violations
April 14, 2026 S163000805 LONDON, KY II 2 2 GREGORY LUMBER
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
DORS
3HSDZAPR3MN077127
5JYFC4826JED08748
MS A531692
MS 114403A
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
April 10, 2026 0006864238 I 587, NC III — — —
Truck Tractor
INTERNATIONAL
3HSDZAPR8MN077110
MS A531651

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
HOWARD INDUSTRIES 18 July 7, 2026
CLIFFS 5 November 6, 2025
ENTERGY 5 June 13, 2025
DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY 2 April 10, 2026
MENK-USA LLC 2 November 6, 2025
CLIFFS STEEL INC 2 August 15, 2025
INTERFOR 1 August 6, 2026
WHEELING NIPPON STEEL 1 July 6, 2026
WOODGRAIN 1 May 7, 2026
GREGORY LUMBER 1 April 14, 2026
BOASSO STOLT 1 March 20, 2026
CALLE GUILLERMO GONAZALES 1 March 13, 2026

38 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
September 11, 2019INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONBroker
February 22, 2011INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
February 25, 2000INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
June 10, 1987GRANTEDProperty Broker
June 10, 1987Active
GRANTED
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
April 9, 1986GRANTEDContract Carrier
March 28, 1985GRANTEDContract Carrier
December 14, 1984GRANTEDContract Carrier
March 22, 1984GRANTEDCommon Carrier
March 22, 1984Active
GRANTED
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
September 10, 2019Broker's Surety BondOn file
March 1, 2025BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file

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