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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC
USDOT 1303562 · MC505696 · EIN 20-1860399 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
107 NEHI RD, ELLISVILLE, MS, 39437
(601) 477-2080 · STEVEN L HOWARD
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 41.7% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
21 / 21
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
19 / 72
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy TRHS18-01973-00 · eff 12/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate41.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance58 pts
Unsafe Driving14 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 3 | |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.104F3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
AR5
CA5
MS4
LA3
TX1
NM1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.71 | 0.58 | ≈5–12% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.61 | 6.30 | ≈70–74% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 79% · Following / lane / reckless 21%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 34% (1 OOS) · Brakes 31% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
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Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
21 truck20 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
STEVEN L HOWARD
Recordable crash rate
1.036 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
21
Registered since
2004-11-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC | 89586 | 8 VINs | strong |
| HOWARD INDUSTRIES INC | 1667170 | 1 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
12/01/2025 — Insurance filed — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRHS18-01973-00
12/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy EN4CA00120-181
12/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy EN4CA00120-171
01/10/2018 — Insurance cancelled — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5G430669
12/14/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/27/2017)
12/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5G430669
12/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ILR18-00215-01
11/04/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2015)
12/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ILR18-00215-00
11/04/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2014)
12/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICLA0002102
11/04/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/27/2013)
12/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICLA0001462
11/05/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2012)
12/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy PICLA0001173
11/04/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/30/2011)
10/17/2011 — Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICLA0001174
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1303562.