HOWES OIL CO INC
Joins 28 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 30, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
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Policy effective
· Apr 1, 2012
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- 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 →
- 1 active operating authority
- 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
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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 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 • 1 active operating authority • 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: Oct 30, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 12728
Active
CORPORATION
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: MIKE HOWES
Company officer 2: ANDREW HOWES
Liquids / Gases
Based in SIOUX FALLS, SD
FMCSA census as of Oct 30, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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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 14.3% (better). n=26774 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
1 active
common
Insurance
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · BMC-91X · $1,000,000
2 active liability filings · 2 cargo
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
12728
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket
MC176951
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
MIKE HOWES
Company officer 2
ANDREW HOWES
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
Phone: (605) 336-2288
Email: [email protected]
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
0.93
vs
1.80
-0.87
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.7%
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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Related filings
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InsuranceZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 1, 2012
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC176951ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 12 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 63 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 28 | 28 | 6 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.14% | 16.67% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
63
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
2
1 active
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,774 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 26,774 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
14.3%
Median across 26,774 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 18 20FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 23 39FMCSA Company Census
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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 (27 months)
2023-12
2026-09
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) | 26 | 2 | 7.7% | Sep 28, 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
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 2.11 | 2 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (63 rows) View all 63 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89121864 | Sep 28, 2026 | SD | 2 | CHAMBERLAIN SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 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
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86600840 | Dec 17, 2025 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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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
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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 |
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 (2 dockets)
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
MC176951
Granted Nov 29, 1984
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common
MC176951
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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 (7 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 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP3486537 | BMC-91X | — | Apr 1, 2012 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 915927 | 34 | — | Jan 1, 1997 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Federated Mutual Insurance Company | 915927 | BMC-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 | Mar 20, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CMG 045237 | BIPD | — | Feb 1, 1994 | Jan 1, 1997 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 20, 1997insuranceTERM/CANCL — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 29, 1984
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 17 | 1 |
| DELL RAPIDS SD | SD | 10 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGSSD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| VIVIAN SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRY | SD | 2 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| MOORETON ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| BROOKINGS SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| CHAMBERLAIN SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| DELL RAPIDSSD | SD | 1 | 0 |
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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Docket MC176951
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
Insurance Carriers
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
34 policy on file
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Federated Mutual Insurance Company
BMC-34 policy on file
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FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
Process Agent (BOC-3)
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 128,288 carriers served
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63 inspections
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13 reportable crashes
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