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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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HOWMET TRANSPORT SERVICES INC
USDOT 175908 · MC206107 · EIN 61218558 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
926 EAST LINCOLNWAY, LA PORTE, IN, 46350-3950
(219) 325-4154 · TODD HENSON
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
86 / 122
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
107 / 610
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Ace American Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ISA H07675677 · eff 07/01/2002
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance252 pts
Unsafe Driving212 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance132 pts
Other21 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Driver Fitness4 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 120 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 60 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 22 | 38 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 33 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
IN19
OH14
TX13
TN12
KY9
MI6
VA5
CT4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.86 | 2.77 | ≈50–57% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.67 | 0.70 | ≈60–67% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.31 | 2.33 | ≈24–28% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.09 | 0.10 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 6 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 59% · Hours exceeded 16% · False log / RODS 14%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Marshall County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Marshall County, IN 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 48% · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Seat belt 20%
• 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 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 51% (5 OOS) · Brakes 25% · Lighting / lamps 13% (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 17 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: 17 inspections, 10 violations, 0 OOS, 9 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 50%
393.55E-B, 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.9A-LIL
✓ 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
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.733).
2. Other3 viol · 30%
392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 10%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.145).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | CHATTANOOGA, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/29/2026 | ORANGE EXP AUTH, FL | ✓ | ||
| 04/10/2026 | BLANCHARD, OK | ✓ | ||
| 12/18/2025 | LAKE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 11/18/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 10/24/2025 | LOUISA, VA | ✓ |
Equipment — 71 vehicles seen in inspections
37 trailer32 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TODD HENSON
Annual mileage
9.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
117
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 39 carriers
Shares identifiers with 39 carriers (37 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEVERINO SANCHEZ JR INC | 1003544 | 16 VINs | strong |
| HOWMET CORP | 327021 | officer | strong |
| PREMIER AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 3376962 | officer | strong |
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
9.7M mi reported (2025)
03/27/2003 — Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H07846216
07/01/2002 — Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H07675677
07/01/2002 — Insurance replaced — PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H07846216
07/01/2002 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H07846216
02/12/2002 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/12/2002 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/07/2001 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RG168100407201
07/01/2000 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy F5Y 006 177-00
07/01/1999 — Insurance replaced — GENESIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy YXB300524
04/01/1999 — Insurance filed — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy IM08400758
04/01/1999 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
CARGO · policy CIM1450778000
07/01/1998 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy UC2J CAP 185K8380-TIL 96
04/01/1998 — Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 6516399
07/01/1996 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD · policy ISA HO 286652-3
04/01/1988 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/27/2001)
04/01/1988 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/27/2001)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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