HOWARD LOGISTICS INC

USDOT 1624665 • 18101 E COLFAX AVE, AURORA, CO, 80011

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,624,665
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
3033402100
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
MCS-150 Mileage
799,020
Physical Address
18101 E COLFAX AVE, AURORA, CO, 80011
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Feb 1, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-709747REVOKEDNov 20, 2017Nov 20, 2017

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary6X40518ON FILEFeb 1, 2023Nov 1, 2025
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD4E85979ON FILENov 29, 2017Nov 29, 2017

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary6E40518REPLACEDJan 1, 2022Feb 1, 2023
EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary4E85979REPLACEDJan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2022
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary4E85979CANCELLEDNov 29, 2017Sep 2, 2021
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary4E85979REPLACEDNov 29, 2017Jan 1, 2021
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary4E8-59-79NAME CHANGEDJan 1, 2013Nov 20, 2017
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMR-8120C039-12-CAGCANCELLEDJan 1, 2012Mar 11, 2013
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMR-8120C039-12-CAGREPLACEDJan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2013
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA-755G6305-10-CAGREPLACEDJan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2012

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.6X40518BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2025Nov 1, 2025
TERM/REPLEMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY6E40518BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
TERM/REPLEMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY4E85979BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022
TERM/CANCLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.4E85979BIPD/PrimarySep 2, 2021Sep 2, 2021
TERM/REPLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.4E85979BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021
TERM/REPLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.4E85979BIPDNov 29, 2017Nov 29, 2017
NAMECHGEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.4E8-59-79BIPD/PrimaryNov 20, 2017Nov 20, 2017
TERM/CANCLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYMR-8120C039-12-CAGBIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2013Mar 11, 2013
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYMR-8120C039-12-CAGBIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2013Jan 1, 2013
TERM/REPLTHE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BA-755G6305-10-CAGBIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-709747INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC709747MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 1, 2017Unknown
MC709747MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 6, 2010REVOKEDNov 20, 2017

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
17%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
58
Violations
60
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
6.9%
Driver OOS %
1.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
Crash Records
13

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
5
Dec
Jan
3
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 58 of 58 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states58 inspections

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Violation Summary (60 violations from 58 inspections)

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Violation Summary (60 violations from 58 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2SLSNCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86A1-RIGRear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BACM-L6Air Brake - Air compressor mounting brackets have missing or loose mounting bolts.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2MIOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(c)390.21T(c)10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
6.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.03vs nat'l 1.80
-0.77 below avg

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

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Inspection History (58 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 28, 202687433707MONUMENT COCOLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3393.55D2-B, 393.9A-LBL, 393.55E-BNo
Mar 23, 202687384387RoadsideWYLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLMLNo
Mar 2, 202687191122LUSK POEWYLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1395.3AIINo
Feb 27, 202687164485RoadsideNELevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 27, 202687164452RoadsideNELevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLMLNo
Feb 25, 202687157273DOWNIEVILLE-LAWSON-DUMONT COCOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 16, 202586600417ALAMOSA COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS4No
Dec 12, 202586561675GLENWOOD SPRINGS COCOLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 9, 202586536366CENTER COCOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LBLNo
Dec 3, 202586485697DUMONT COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 2, 202586477173FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 20, 202586391633FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 21, 202586124682MONUMENT COCOLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.100B-CYes
Sep 24, 202585880194RoadsideNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 19, 202585832839FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LLPL, 393.45D-BNo
Sep 2, 202585677146DUMONT COCOLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2SLSNCNo
Aug 28, 202585640927MONUMENT COCOLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.78No
Aug 21, 202585573431GOLDEN COCOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 18, 202585264729OLATHE COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Jul 17, 202585261894PAGOSA SPRINGS COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 18, 202585001941ON STATE HWY 71, 2529 FEET SOUNELevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 28, 202584832959RAPID CITY SDSDLevel 2MACK TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 13, 202584677590MONUMENT COCOLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR14393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.3A1-BALAC, 396.5B-LYes
Mar 27, 202584261842FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1393.95A4-EEUSNo
Mar 13, 202584136217MONUMENT COCOLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER9392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.11A1-LCHLYes
Feb 28, 202584028545LARAMIE POEWYLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3396.3A1-BALAC, 396.3A1-BACM-L6, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Feb 4, 202583788766RoadsideNELevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2MINo
Jan 15, 202583633518MONUMENT COCOLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 8, 202583571586MONUMENT COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Dec 5, 202483355365CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 6, 202483111011DUMONT COCOLevel 3WANAMAKER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2SLSNCNo
Oct 18, 202482946079MONUMENT COCOLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1396.17C-PINo
Oct 16, 202482935572DUMONT COCOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 19, 202482724139DOWNIEVILLE-LAWSON-DUMONT COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 16, 202482688640MONUMENT COCOLevel 2UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS3396.17(c), 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(2)No
Sep 13, 202482660809MONUMENT COCOLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3393.11(a)(1), 393.203(e), 390.21T(c)No
Aug 26, 202482481122HERMOSA SDSDLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(a)(1)Yes
Aug 20, 202482491106PAGOSA SPRINGS COCOLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 12, 202482417330CENTER COCOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 23, 202482236458BUENA VISTA COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 2, 202482053375DUMONT COCOLevel 1WANAMAKER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 19, 202481954901FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 6, 202481082106DUMONT COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 5, 202481075834RoadsideNELevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 4, 202480569799RoadsideNELevel 3GRDN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 16, 202380184691HIGHWAY 50COLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2390.21T(b), 392.2No
Nov 1, 202380162298RoadsideNELevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 31, 202380052066DUMONT POE WBCOLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 11, 202379899311MM 74 HWY 79SDLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 23, 202379485871RoadsideSDLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

42 total · 9.5% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
13
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
13

Crash History (13 records)

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Crash History (13 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 14, 2025COFATAL11KIOWAHWY 86 AT MY 25...AV3259HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
Jun 7, 2023COTOW00AURORAE MISSISSIPPI AVE ATE KANSAS DR...BW1230HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
Dec 10, 2021WYTOW00CHEYENNEI-25 MP 31.30...C03204HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
Jun 11, 2021COTOW00CENTENNIAL10300 E ARAPAHOE RD AT S GALENA ST...AV3257HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
May 19, 2021NETOW00N-71, MILEPOST 90...363359HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
Feb 25, 2021COTOW00DENVERI70 EB AT N CENTRAL PARK BLVD...015100HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
Jan 27, 2021COTOW00ARVADAI70 1,225 FEET E OF WADSWORTH BLVD...193999HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
Oct 29, 2019COTOW00
Feb 5, 2018NETOW00
Jul 11, 2017COTOW00
Mar 6, 2017WYTOW00
Dec 29, 2016COTOW00
Mar 12, 2008COTOW00

Compliance Timeline

24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 14, 2025
Crash
Fatal crash in CO
1 fatality, 1 injury
Jun 7, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 2, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 11, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 19, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 25, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 27, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 29, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 5, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 29, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD
Nov 20, 2017
Authority
Nov 20, 2017
Insurance
Insurance namechg
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 11, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 6, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 29, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 11, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 12, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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