KEVIN HOWARD
USDOT 2082346 • DBA: HOWARD TRUCKING COMPANY • 2831 MORGAN DRIVE, DALLAS, TX, 75241
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-726881 | REVOKED | Mar 15, 2011 | Nov 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1126310861 | ON FILE | Feb 26, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MI4209-28489 | ON FILE | Oct 7, 2010 | May 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 0636353 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2019 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 42-1900-01827 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2010 | Mar 9, 2011 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 42-1900-01827 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2010 | Dec 29, 2010 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 42-1900-01827 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2010 | Jan 15, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1126310861 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 0636353 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | MI4209-28489 | CARGO | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 42-1900-01827 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2011 | Mar 9, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 42-1900-01827 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2011 | Jan 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 42-1900-01827 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2010 | Dec 29, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-726881 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-726881 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC726881 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 8, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC726881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2025 |
| MC726881 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 26, 2019 | REVOKED | Nov 12, 2025 |
| MC726881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2010 |
| MC726881 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 3, 2010 | REVOKED | Mar 15, 2011 |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2020 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Mar 12, 2012 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jul 24, 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
4 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83A | Exhaust system location defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | 85388730 | MOUNDSVILLE WV | WV | Level 2 | PRATT SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.60C, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 85356891 | MC MECHEN WV | WV | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 82931977 | IH20 EB SCALE HOUSE | TX | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.207A, 393.209D, 393.83A | Yes |
| May 21, 2024 | 81682777 | WHEELING WV | WV | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 79101474 | Roadside | PA | Level 1 | PRAT SEMI-TRAILER | 21 | 393.47(e), 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 78457829 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 3 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 392.2, 396.9(d)(2) | No |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 78372209 | WV RT 7 & RT 20 | WV | Level 2 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW MARTINSVILLE | WV RT 002 | ...043033 | KEVIN HOWARD |
| Jul 7, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EAST FINLEY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 3029 W | ...532842 | HOWARD TRUCKING COMPANY |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records