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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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HOWLIN HOUNDS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3576495 · MC1206551 · EIN 84-2550559 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3913 E OVID AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50317
(515) 339-5516 · ROBERT BULLINGTON
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 21.4% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
10 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
15 / 73
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Canal Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy CT8011593861 · eff 10/03/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate21.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance39 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Other6 pts
Vehicle Maintenance4 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLTL | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
CA4
NV3
UT2
IN1
OH1
MO1
IL1
WY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.99 | 2.66 | ≈44–51% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.77 | 1.51 | ≈74–81% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.28 | 2.28 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 100% (3 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver 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 80% · Following / lane / reckless 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 27 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: 2 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
1. Other1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
10 truck6 trailer
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT BULLINGTON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2021-02-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & D HAULING LLC | 1729584 | officer | strong |
| B AND B PARTNERSHIP | 1774275 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: B AND B PARTNERSHIP (USDOT 1774275, 2008).
Activity history (recent)
10/03/2026 — Insurance filed — Canal Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT8011593861
08/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
10/03/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G
BIPD/Primary · policy AL306071-24342
09/08/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2025)
10/29/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP68574A
10/03/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP68574A
10/02/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2024)
03/18/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/25/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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