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HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC

SALUDA, SC

USDOT 1907234 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE General Freight Construction Based in SALUDA, SC Grade B · 79
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jan 21, 2016
Common (Property) reinstated · Jan 25, 2016
Policy effective · Oct 18, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 273 days Apr 23, 2015 → Jan 21, 2016
  • Common (Property) gap · 271 days Inactive Apr 29, 2015 → reinstated Jan 25, 2016
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Details →
Cargo: General Freight, Construction
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 1907234)
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: $750,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 273 days — Apr 23, 2015 → Jan 21, 2016
  • Common (Property) gap · 271 days — Inactive Apr 29, 2015 → reinstated Jan 25, 2016
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1907234/
As of: Jul 23, 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 B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 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
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 22.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178043 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units −4 (8 → 4) · Jun 16, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Power Units +6 (2 → 8) · Jun 15, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers −1 (4 → 3) · Jun 16, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers +2 (2 → 4) · Jun 15, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1907234
In FMCSA records since Jun 25, 2009 (~17y)
MC / docket MC684334
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Construction
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 225,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: +1 (864) 941-7211
Email: [email protected]
Physical
4944 CHAPPELLS HWY
SALUDA, SC 29138
Mailing
PO BOX 156
SALUDA, SC 29138
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1907234
In FMCSA records since Jun 25, 2009 (~17y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 225,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0% vs 23.4% -3.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 22.2% vs 6.7% +15.5 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.30 vs 1.80 -0.50
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

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 4 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 14 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 10 10 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 10% 0% —
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
4
Drivers
3
Inspections
14
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
22.2%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC is a motor carrier based in SALUDA, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1907234. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. 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 is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 10 years on FMCSA's records, based in Saluda, SC. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 167% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in SC (8 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 4 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Chaparral, and High chapa are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 22.2% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 178,043 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
22.2%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,043 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +22.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
20%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,043 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 29, 2015 to Jan 25, 2016 (271 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 23, 2015 to Jan 21, 2016 (273 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 4 tracked changes on record. · 2 driver-count changes

Record Changes

    • Drivers 4 3
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 8 4
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Drivers 2 4
      Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 2 8
      Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

Jun 15, 2026 Jun 16, 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)

2024-10 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 violations
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Carolina (SC) 10 1 10.0% Jun 1, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 14
Chaparral 3
Clark Equi 2
High Chapa 2
Chpa 1
Chpl 1
Other 1
Transcraft 1
Trailer 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.40 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 — 5.61 6 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 5 — 16.66 17 — 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 (14 rows) View all 14 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88018453 Jun 1, 2026 SC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P915585 · 3AKJHLDV3MSMG1257
0 — No
87966385 May 27, 2026 SC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P855063 · 3AKJGEDV8KDKH1504
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
87722058 Apr 29, 2026 SC 2 GREENWOOD SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P882765 · 1FUJGEDV2CSBD3474
10 9A-LRLI, 9A-LSML, 9A-LSLI No
86239417 Nov 4, 2025 SC 1 WARE SHOALS SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P882765 · 1FUJGEDV2CSBD3474
4 391.41B10-MC, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B Yes
85810441 Sep 15, 2025 SC 3 HODGES SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P882765 · 1FUJGEDV2CSBD3474
1 392.2-SLLSR No
85195662 Jul 8, 2025 SC 2 TRENTON SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P882765 · 1FUJGEDV2CSBD3474
2 393.95F, 393.95A1 No
84807120 May 28, 2025 SC 3 HONEA PATH SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P882765 · 1FUJGEDV2CSBD3474
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
84313621 Apr 4, 2025 SC 3 GREENWOOD SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P882765 · 1FUJGEDV2CSBD3474
0 — No
83733453 Jan 29, 2025 SC 1 SENECA SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P855063 · 3AKJGEDV8KDKH1504
5 393.9A-LRLI, 393.47E, 393.9A-LIL No
82998725 Oct 22, 2024 SC 3 GREENWOOD SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P882765 · 1FUJGEDV2CSBD3474
0 — No
82072248 Jul 9, 2024 SC 2 SC 28 ANDERSON COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P855063 · 3AKJGEDV8KDKH1504
7 393.9(a), 393.110(b), 392.2 Yes
81306634 Apr 9, 2024 SC 2 SC 28 OCONEE COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P855063 · 3AKJGEDV8KDKH1504
5 383.23(a)(2), 396.17(c), 383.71(h) Yes
79408879 Aug 15, 2023 SC 3 I-85 NB ROADSIDE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P765108 · 3AKJGEDV8KDKH1504
1 392.2 No
79304604 Aug 1, 2023 SC 2 US 123 PICKENS COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P765108 · 3AKJGEDV8KDKH1504
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SC0019635610 Sep 26, 2019 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0017551688 May 2, 2017 SC 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC684334
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 23, 2022 MC684334-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
May 31, 2018 MC684334 NC REVOCATION NC →
Jan 25, 2016 MC684334-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 10, 2009 MC684334-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (34 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 55-622953-00 91X $750,000 Oct 18, 2024 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA1227266 BIPD/Primary — Jan 13, 2020 Oct 18, 2024 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 1227266 BIPD/Primary — Oct 15, 2019 Jan 13, 2020 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0077510001 BIPD/Primary — Jul 26, 2019 Oct 15, 2019 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0077510001 BIPD/Primary — Jul 3, 2018 Jul 26, 2019 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0077510001 BIPD/Primary — Mar 2, 2017 Jul 3, 2018 NAME CHANGED
TRUSTGARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2327666 BIPD/Primary — Jan 21, 2016 Mar 2, 2017 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 273 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 23, 2015 to Jan 21, 2016
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 BIPD/Primary — Aug 4, 2012 Apr 23, 2015 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 BIPD/Primary — Apr 10, 2012 Aug 4, 2012 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 BIPD/Primary — Aug 27, 2011 Aug 5, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 BIPD/Primary — Aug 5, 2011 Apr 10, 2012 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 BIPD/Primary — Mar 10, 2011 Aug 27, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 BIPD/Primary — Mar 10, 2011 Aug 5, 2011 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 CARGO — Mar 10, 2011 Sep 10, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 BIPD/Primary — Mar 8, 2011 Mar 10, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 CARGO — Mar 8, 2011 Mar 10, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 CARGO — Jan 4, 2011 Mar 8, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 BIPD/Primary — Jan 4, 2011 Mar 8, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 CARGO — Nov 5, 2010 Jan 4, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 BIPD/Primary — Nov 5, 2010 Jan 4, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 BIPD/Primary — Sep 16, 2010 Nov 5, 2010 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 CARGO — Sep 16, 2010 Nov 5, 2010 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 CARGO — May 6, 2010 Sep 16, 2010 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05065100 BIPD/Primary — May 6, 2010 Sep 16, 2010 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 18, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. May 23, 2022
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. May 16, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. May 11, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Jan 13, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 15, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jul 26, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jul 3, 2018
    insurance
    NAMECHG — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. May 29, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Mar 2, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRUSTGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Feb 28, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Apr 29, 2015
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Apr 29, 2015
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  14. Apr 29, 2015
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 271 days (through Jan 25, 2016)
  15. Apr 23, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. Apr 23, 2015
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 273 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 21, 2016)
  17. Aug 4, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  18. Apr 10, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  19. Sep 10, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  20. Aug 27, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  21. Aug 5, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  22. Aug 5, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Mar 10, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  24. Mar 8, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  25. Feb 16, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Feb 14, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Jan 4, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  28. Nov 5, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  29. Sep 16, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  30. Aug 31, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  31. May 6, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  32. Apr 6, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  33. Apr 6, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  34. Mar 6, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  35. Dec 7, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  36. Dec 5, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  37. Oct 27, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
GREENWOOD SC SC 3 0
HODGES SC SC 1 0
HONEA PATH SC SC 1 0
I-85 NB ROADSIDE SC 1 0
SC 28 ANDERSON COUNTY SC 1 1
SC 28 OCONEE COUNTY SC 1 1
SENECA SC SC 1 0
TRENTON SC SC 1 0
US 123 PICKENS COUNTY SC 1 0
WARE SHOALS SC SC 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 5 1
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
383.71(h) Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. Driver Fitness 1 0
393.104(a) Inadequate/damaged securement device/system Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.110(b) Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC

Is HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1907234 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 HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC's safety rating? ▾
HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC had? ▾
14 roadside inspections are on file for HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC 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 HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 22.2% (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 HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC based? ▾
HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4944 CHAPPELLS HWY, SALUDA, South Carolina 29138. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC684334). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC operate? ▾
HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC self-reports 4 power units and 3 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 HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HOWARD LOGISTICS LLC 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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