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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 531539 · MC269477 · EIN 61-1216547 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1428 HOPKINSVILLE ST, PRINCETON, KY, 42445
(270) 365-6764 · CHAD HOWTON
62
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30.8% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 14.3% — above the 6.7% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
27 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 236
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT31416A · eff 10/28/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate14.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance122 pts
Driver Fitness82 pts
Unsafe Driving32 pts
Other18 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.203C-CBP | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 391.15A-SIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.87A-FPLR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
KY14
TN3
AR2
IN1
OH1
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.77 | 0.77 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 2.30 | 2.47 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.69 | 2.88 | ≈26–30% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-25 · 2 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
Vehicle and 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Livingston County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Livingston County, KY 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 78% · Seat belt 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 5 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 30% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% · Brakes 21% (1 OOS)
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 14 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: 6 inspections, 18 violations, 4 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.203C-CBP ×2, 393.100B-C, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.018).
2. Driver Fitness4 viol · 3 OOS · 22%
383.23A2-LCDLN ×2, 391.41A-MCPC, 391.41A-MCPVI
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.725).
3. Other4 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 383.23A2-LCDLN ×2, 393.203C-CBP ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | WICKLIFFE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 07/31/2026 | GRAND RIVERS, KY | 8 | ✓ | |
| 08/18/2025 | FANCY FARM, KY | ✓ | ||
| 05/23/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ |
Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer12 incomplete vehicle4 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHAD HOWTON
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
1993-07-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY HOWTON | 1980543 | mailing, phone | medium |
| J MAR INC | 643247 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
10/28/2024 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT31416A
10/28/2024 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1830260
09/07/2024 — Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1830260
08/12/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/10/2024)
10/28/2023 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1830260
10/21/2023 — Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1830260
10/28/2022 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1830260
10/28/2019 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 42941001
10/23/2019 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 42941001
09/26/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/27/2019)
09/23/2019 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 42941001
08/27/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/28/2019)
07/24/2019 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 42941001
05/29/2019 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 42941001
10/28/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS084819
10/01/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/26/2018)
08/22/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS084819
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/531539.