HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 1624665 • 18101 E COLFAX AVE, AURORA, CO, 80011
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-709747 | REVOKED | Nov 20, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6X40518 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD | 4E85979 | ON FILE | Nov 29, 2017 | Nov 29, 2017 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6E40518 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4E85979 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E85979 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2017 | Sep 2, 2021 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E85979 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 2017 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E8-59-79 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2013 | Nov 20, 2017 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MR-8120C039-12-CAG | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2012 | Mar 11, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MR-8120C039-12-CAG | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA-755G6305-10-CAG | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6X40518 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | 6E40518 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | 4E85979 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E85979 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E85979 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E85979 | BIPD | Nov 29, 2017 | Nov 29, 2017 |
| NAMECHG | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E8-59-79 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | MR-8120C039-12-CAG | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2013 | Mar 11, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | MR-8120C039-12-CAG | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA-755G6305-10-CAG | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-709747 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC709747 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 1, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC709747 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 6, 2010 | REVOKED | Nov 20, 2017 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 58 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 58 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BACM-L6 | Air Brake - Air compressor mounting brackets have missing or loose mounting bolts. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (58 inspections)
Showing 50 of 58
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | KIOWA | HWY 86 AT MY 25 | ...AV3259 | HOWARD LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 7, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | AURORA | E MISSISSIPPI AVE ATE KANSAS DR | ...BW1230 | HOWARD LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 10, 2021 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHEYENNE | I-25 MP 31.30 | ...C03204 | HOWARD LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 11, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTENNIAL | 10300 E ARAPAHOE RD AT S GALENA ST | ...AV3257 | HOWARD LOGISTICS INC |
| May 19, 2021 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | N-71, MILEPOST 90 | ...363359 | HOWARD LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 25, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | I70 EB AT N CENTRAL PARK BLVD | ...015100 | HOWARD LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 27, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARVADA | I70 1,225 FEET E OF WADSWORTH BLVD | ...193999 | HOWARD LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 29, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2018 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2017 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2016 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2008 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records