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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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HOWARD FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO INC
USDOT 337355 · EIN 59-0788131
8306 S ORANGE AVE, ORLANDO, FL, 32809
(407) 855-1841 · BOBBI POWERS HEY
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
50 / 41
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
51 / 301
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate24% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance206 pts
Unsafe Driving86 pts
Driver Fitness45 pts
Other13 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45C-BSG | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
FL30
GA8
NC5
TN4
AL2
SC2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.84 | 0.85 | ≈25–32% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.78 | 0.79 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.90 | 3.99 | ≈47–51% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-01. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in FL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from FL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 41% · Seat belt 24% · Phone / texting 23%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 12 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 29% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (1 OOS) · Load securement 17% (3 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 19 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: 5 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 71%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 393.45C-BSG
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.925).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 14%
383.23A2-LCDLNP
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.585).
3. Other1 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2026 | GARDEN CITY, GA | 3 | ✓ | |
| 02/26/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2026 | ATLANTA, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
18 truck16 incomplete vehicle8 trailer5 other
Company profile
Officer
BOBBI POWERS HEY
Recordable crash rate
3.38 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
41
Registered since
1988-12-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.9M mi reported (2024)
12/21/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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