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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE
USDOT 967428 · MC15959 · EIN 58-1783044 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
600 GENTILLY RD, STATESBORO, GA, 30458
(912) 764-5621 · ZACK STROUP
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
36 / 39
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
43 / 245
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Selective Insurance Company of America — $750K BIPD · policy S 2543095 · eff 11/30/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving139 pts
Vehicle Maintenance101 pts
Other6 pts
Driver Fitness5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.118D-CDL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 56 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLTFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
GA31
SC7
NC2
FL2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.97 | 1.97 | ≈55–62% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.73 | 3.73 | ≈40–44% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 1 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 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 Jasper County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jasper County, SC 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 58% · Phone / texting 29% · Following / lane / reckless 13%
• 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.
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 59% (4 OOS) · Tires 15% (1 OOS) · Brakes 12%
• 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 26 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: 7 inspections, 5 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 60%
393.118D-CDL, 393.75G-TAOW, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.798).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.478).
3. Other1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | AUGUSTA, GA | ✓ | ||
| 06/30/2025 | STATESBORO, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle16 trailer13 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
ZACK STROUP
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
39
Registered since
2001-07-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD FAMILY FARMS LLC | 2986547 | officer, phone | strong |
| MULHERIN ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC | 369869 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2026)
11/30/2022 — Insurance filed — Selective Insurance Company of America
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy S 2543095
11/30/2022 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1421252
03/31/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/12/2001 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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