HOWES OIL CO INC

USDOT 12728 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Liquids / Gases Based in SIOUX FALLS, SD Grade A · 100
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Apr 1, 2012
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: Liquids / Gases
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HOWES OIL CO INC (USDOT 12728)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/12728/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 6.3% vs peer median 15.8% (better). n=26461 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

  • Power Units +16 (23 → 39) · Jul 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers +2 (18 → 20) · Jul 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 12728
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Liquids / Gases
Fleet size 39 units
Drivers 20
Annual mileage 950,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
823 E 14TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Mailing
PO BOX 1025
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57101
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 12728
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 950,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 6.3% vs 23.4% -17.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.87 vs 1.80 -0.93
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 11 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 62 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 30 30 5
OOS inspections 0 2 1
OOS percentage 0% 6.67% 20%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
39
Drivers
20
Inspections
62
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
6.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
13
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

HOWES OIL CO INC is a corporation based in SIOUX FALLS, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 12728. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 39 power units and 20 drivers, with 62 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

HOWES OIL CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 18 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Sioux Falls, SD. Across 34 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.9% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

34 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 42% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (32) and MN (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

5.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Kenworth, Polar mfg., and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 26,461 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–59 power units (±50% of this carrier's 39 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 26,461 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
6.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.8%
Median across 26,461 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -9.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 18 20
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 23 39
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

Jul 19, 2026 Jul 19, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Dakota (SD) 28 2 7.1% Jul 3, 2026
Minnesota (MN) 1 0 0.0% Jan 26, 2026
North Dakota (ND) 1 0 0.0% Dec 16, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 34
Polar 20
Unknown 9
International 7
Mack 7
Peterbilt 4
Volvo 4
Fruehauf 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 0.10 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 6 2.71 3 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (62 rows) View all 62 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88318533 Jul 3, 2026 SD 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIRP No
88101578 Jun 10, 2026 SD 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88101333 Jun 10, 2026 SD 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87721456 Apr 29, 2026 SD 2 SALEM SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87521286 Apr 8, 2026 SD 2 VOLGA SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87368994 Mar 23, 2026 SD 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 177.817A-HMSP, 390.21TB1-MC, 107.620B-HMAMC Yes
87199706 Mar 3, 2026 SD 3 DELL RAPIDS SD
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87052832 Feb 15, 2026 SD 1 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.9A-LCL, 393.47E, 393.53B-B No
86933086 Jan 26, 2026 MN 3 WORTHINGTON MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86600840 Dec 17, 2025 SD 1 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
2 396.5B-L, 396.17C-PI No
86359919 Nov 19, 2025 SD 2 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85797577 Sep 16, 2025 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI No
85681396 Sep 4, 2025 SD 1 SIOUX FALLS SD
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
9 393.9A-LTSI, 393.43D-B, 392.2-SLLSR Yes
85580751 Aug 25, 2025 SD 2 MITCHELL SD
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85511293 Aug 15, 2025 SD 2 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85305707 Jul 24, 2025 SD 2 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85122161 Jul 3, 2025 SD 2 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84920013 Jun 11, 2025 SD 1 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84898090 Jun 9, 2025 SD 1 DELL RAPIDS SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84810455 May 29, 2025 SD 2 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84348430 Apr 9, 2025 SD 1 VIVIAN SD
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84159609 Mar 18, 2025 SD 2 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83917304 Feb 20, 2025 SD 3 LENNOX SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-DMOVE No
83493635 Dec 29, 2024 SD 1 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83420907 Dec 16, 2024 ND 2 MOORETON ND
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9A-LBL No
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SD0202116461 Aug 28, 2021 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0201300615 Jan 16, 2013 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0201207360 Jul 7, 2012 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0201116414 Dec 8, 2011 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0201016391 Dec 20, 2010 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0200915497 Dec 21, 2009 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0200713933 Nov 7, 2007 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0200703919 Apr 4, 2007 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0200608855 Aug 25, 2006 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0200600938 Jan 28, 2006 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN03300359A0 Jan 28, 2003 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD14800F1580 Jun 23, 2000 SD 1 0 Yes No Fatal
SD02897B0887 Feb 13, 1997 SD 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC176951 common N
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP3486537 91X $1,000,000 Apr 1, 2012 On file ACTIVE
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 915927 34 Jan 1, 1997 On file ACTIVE
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 915927 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 1997 Apr 1, 2012 REPLACED
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CMG 045237 BIPD Feb 1, 1994 Jan 1, 1997 REPLACED
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CMG 045237 BIPD Feb 1, 1994 Mar 20, 1997 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Mar 20, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Jan 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Nov 29, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
172.600(c) Offer or transport without emergency response information Hazardous Materials 1 0
172.602(c) 172.602(c) Hazardous Materials 1 0
172.602(c)(1) Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information Hazardous Materials 1 0
177.823(a) No placards/markings when required Hazardous Materials 1 1
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify HOWES OIL CO INC

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  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about HOWES OIL CO INC

Is HOWES OIL CO INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. HOWES OIL CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 12728 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is HOWES OIL CO INC's safety rating?
HOWES OIL CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has HOWES OIL CO INC had?
62 roadside inspections are on file for HOWES OIL CO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is HOWES OIL CO INC's out-of-service rate?
HOWES OIL CO INC's peak out-of-service rate is 6.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is HOWES OIL CO INC based?
HOWES OIL CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 823 E 14TH ST, SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota 57104. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HOWES OIL CO INC have valid operating authority?
HOWES OIL CO INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does HOWES OIL CO INC operate?
HOWES OIL CO INC self-reports 39 power units and 20 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has HOWES OIL CO INC had any crashes?
13 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HOWES OIL CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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