HOWES OIL CO INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- 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
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.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
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.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 6.3% vs peer median 15.8% (better). n=26461 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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
1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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.
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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
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%).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Fleet 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
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)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| 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
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
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88101578 | Jun 10, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88101333 | Jun 10, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87721456 | Apr 29, 2026 | SD | 2 | SALEM SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87521286 | Apr 8, 2026 | SD | 2 | VOLGA SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87368994 | Mar 23, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 177.817A-HMSP, 390.21TB1-MC, 107.620B-HMAMC | Yes |
| 87199706 | Mar 3, 2026 | SD | 3 | DELL RAPIDS SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87052832 | Feb 15, 2026 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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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
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0 | — | No |
| 85797577 | Sep 16, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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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
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0 | — | No |
| 85511293 | Aug 15, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85305707 | Jul 24, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85122161 | Jul 3, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84920013 | Jun 11, 2025 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84898090 | Jun 9, 2025 | SD | 1 | DELL RAPIDS SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84810455 | May 29, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84348430 | Apr 9, 2025 | SD | 1 | VIVIAN SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84159609 | Mar 18, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83917304 | Feb 20, 2025 | SD | 3 | LENNOX SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-DMOVE | No |
| 83493635 | Dec 29, 2024 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83420907 | Dec 16, 2024 | ND | 2 | MOORETON ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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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
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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 |
| DELL RAPIDSSD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| IRENE SD | 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
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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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FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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62 inspections
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13 reportable crashes
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