AMBER D HOWARD
USDOT 2131010 • DBA: HOWARD LOGISTICS • 4332 HWY 127 N, CROSSVILLE, TN, 38555
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-791650 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL305029-23269 | ON FILE | Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 29T100271 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 24, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN331527 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN331527 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZK6927 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2021 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AE-000482-01 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2020 | Aug 24, 2021 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AE-000482-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2020 | Sep 19, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883357 01 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2019 | Aug 24, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN221352 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2017 | Sep 27, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN221352 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2017 | Aug 24, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN221352 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0714092 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2016 | Aug 24, 2017 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0714092 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2016 | Sep 26, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04534-15 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2015 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM009176-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2015 | Oct 23, 2015 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM009176-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2014 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM009176-01 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2014 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST168724 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2013 | Oct 23, 2014 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 1911684 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 1911684 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2012 | Oct 23, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL305029-23269 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | 29T100271 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN331527 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZK6927 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN331527 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000482-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2021 | Sep 19, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000482-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883357 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2020 | Aug 24, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN221352 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2019 | Sep 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN221352 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2019 | Aug 24, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN221352 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0714092 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0714092 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2017 | Aug 24, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04534-15 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM009176-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2015 | Oct 23, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM009176-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM009176-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST168724 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2014 | Oct 23, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 1911684 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2013 | Oct 23, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 1911684 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC791650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2025 |
| MC791650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2024 |
| MC791650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2020 |
| MC791650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2015 |
| MC791650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2014 |
| MC791650 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 1, 2012 | — | Unknown |
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
6 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | 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:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 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 (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | MADDOX RD | ...360584 | HOWARD LOGISTICS |
| Apr 24, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | I-40 | ...801014 | HOWARD LOGISTICS |
| Mar 16, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...274158 | AMBER D HOWARD |
| Oct 6, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 81 | ...360584 | HOWARD LOGISTICS |
| Jul 25, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2016 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events