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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 1624665 · MC709747 · EIN 84-1291856 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
18101 E COLFAX AVE, AURORA, CO, 80011
(303) 340-2100 · JEFF GOLDFOGEL
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
24 / 21
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
40 / 346
Crashes (24 mo)
2 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy TRK 9327532 · eff 11/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance268 pts
Unsafe Driving89 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Other3 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
CO27
WY6
NE5
NM1
SD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.70 | 3.70 | ≈41–48% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.18 | 0.19 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.96 | 7.05 | ≈81–85% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 51% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 31% · Load securement 7% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 48 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in El Paso County, CO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from El Paso County, CO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 46% · Seat belt 31% · Following / lane / reckless 22%
• 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 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 7 inspections, 4 violations, 3 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 3 OOS · 75%
393.45D-BAAL ×2, 396.3A1-BALR
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.97).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.775).
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-BAAL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2026 | FIRESTONE, CO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/14/2025 | KIOWA, CO | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
29 truck26 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
JEFF GOLDFOGEL
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
19
Registered since
2007-03-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD LOGISTICS INC | 2367441 | 1 VINs | strong |
| ACME DELIVERY SERVICE INC | 150312 | email, phone | strong |
| J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
11/01/2025 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRK 9327532
11/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6X40518
02/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6E40518
01/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4E85979
09/02/2021 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4E85979
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4E85979
12/01/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
11/29/2017 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD · policy 4E85979
11/20/2017 — Insurance name changed — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4E8-59-79
03/11/2013 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MR-8120C039-12-CAG
01/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MR-8120C039-12-CAG
01/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA-755G6305-10-CAG
05/06/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/20/2017)
03/28/2007 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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