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HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC

USDOT 269920 • 5301 N M 37, MESICK, MI, 49668-0159

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
269,920
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Michigan
Phone
2318851630
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
57
Drivers (MCS-150)
37
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
3,341,430
BOC-3 Agent
EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
Physical Address
5301 N M 37, MESICK, MI, 49668-0159
Mailing Address
P O BOX 159, MESICK, MI, 49668-0159
Contact
Phone: 2318851630

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Apr 19, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-139927ACTIVEUnknownAug 30, 2024
Contract CarrierMC-139927REVOKEDFeb 10, 2000Feb 10, 2000

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-ZV2191ON FILEApr 19, 2024Sep 1, 2024
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOIM-L11851ON FILESep 1, 2004Apr 13, 2011

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-L11851REPLACEDSep 1, 2012Sep 1, 2012
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-L11851REPLACEDSep 1, 2012Apr 19, 2024
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-L11851REPLACEDSep 1, 2004Sep 1, 2012
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCWM 960205CANCELLEDDec 20, 1996Oct 2, 1998
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary820-478K 7622CANCELLEDSep 1, 1994Nov 24, 1999
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO8F10374CANCELLEDDec 5, 1990Jul 27, 1997

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-ZV2191BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2024Sep 1, 2024
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-L11851BIPD/PrimaryApr 19, 2024Apr 19, 2024
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-L11851BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2012Sep 1, 2012
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-L11851BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2012Sep 1, 2012
CANCELACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYIM-L11851CARGOApr 13, 2011Apr 13, 2011
CANCELTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY820-478K 7622BIPD/PrimaryNov 24, 1999Nov 24, 1999
CANCELONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYCWM 960205CARGOOct 2, 1998Oct 2, 1998
CANCELALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY8F10374CARGOJul 27, 1997Jul 27, 1997

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-139927INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-139927INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC139927COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 30, 2024
MC139927COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 17, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 21, 2011
MC139927MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 17, 2007—Unknown
MC139927MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 18, 1991REVOKEDFeb 7, 2000
MC139927MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREJECTEDDec 5, 1989—Unknown
MC139927MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 22, 1985REVOKEDFeb 7, 2000
MC139927MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 8, 1983REVOKEDOct 8, 1997

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

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

Inspections
66
Violations
163
53 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.1%
Driver OOS %
1.5%
Power Units (MCS-150)
57
Drivers (MCS-150)
37
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 66 of 66 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states • 66 inspections

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Violation Summary (163 violations from 66 inspections)

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Violation Summary (163 violations from 66 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued2808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1708Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1673Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective1007Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general765Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects776Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective667Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate547Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective447Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing33—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate327Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.118D3Cargo securement - boulders227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-DMOVEOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LBLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFRELD - driver tamper/disable1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.82Rear vision mirrors defective/missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.7(a)Unsafe operations - general118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPBOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.65(c)Tires - flat/audibly leaking118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(g)393.75(g)11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(d)Brake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit117Hours Of Service

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
12.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-11.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.2 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.47vs nat'l 1.80
+0.67 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (66 inspections)

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Inspection History (66 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 24, 202687421346RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 23, 202687400859LITTLE SUAMICO WIWILevel 2J -L SEMI-TRAILER1393.55D1-BNo
Dec 3, 202586479535RoadsideMILevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEDNo
Nov 21, 202586404284RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDNo
Nov 6, 202586255791KALKASKA MDOT FACILITYMILevel 3TTTI SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Oct 23, 202586142292IDAMILevel 3MCOA SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 6, 202585442185RoadsideMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWG3, 393.45D-BNo
Jul 22, 202585308792RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 15, 202585233369RoadsideMILevel 3MCOA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Apr 25, 202584504014RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-DMOVENo
Apr 24, 202584497242NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/BMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.11A1-LBLYes
Apr 7, 202584341068EB SCALEMILevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Mar 25, 202584216910LA PORTE ININLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLLR, 395.32B-ELDDFRNo
Feb 11, 202583862609US 2 / BREVORTMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-INATNo
Feb 5, 202583788760US 131 @ BAUMAN RDMILevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 3, 202482591749LITTLE SUAMICO WIWILevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 9, 202482345865NB US131 @ S COUNTY LINEMILevel 3POLA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 18, 202482151398MACKINAC BRIDGEMILevel 3TTTI SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Jun 13, 202481878109RoadsideMILevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)Yes
Jun 3, 202481806921RoadsideMILevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR2393.82, 392.2No
May 23, 202481725188RoadsideMILevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 5, 20248240625680ILLevel 3BEALL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 16, 202481376527RoadsideMILevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 2, 202480768633RoadsideMILevel 3MNTR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Jan 30, 202480730876RoadsideMILevel 1BENS SEMI-TRAILER7393.48(a), 393.47(e), 396.7(a)Yes
Jan 24, 202480687144RoadsideMILevel 3JLTL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 22, 202480667907MACKINAC BRIDGEMILevel 2MACC SEMI-TRAILER5393.118D3, 392.2-SLLEWPB, 393.55C1Yes
Jan 16, 202480628445RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jan 5, 202480559356RoadsideMILevel 1FRUE SEMI-TRAILER51393.9(a), 393.207(a), 393.75(a)No
Dec 12, 202380380244RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Dec 1, 202380301155RoadsideMILevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47(e), 393.78, 393.9(a)No
Nov 15, 202380183466I-75 S/B & MACKINAC TRAILMILevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Oct 25, 202380008610ROADSIDEOHLevel 1MCKT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 25, 202380018196I-75 S/B & EXIT 339MILevel 3JLTL FULL TRAILER0—No
Oct 25, 2023800180935301 N M37MILevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 25, 2023800180785301 N M37MILevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 25, 2023800180775301 N M37MILevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 25, 2023800180945301 N M37MILevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 25, 2023800180805301 N M37MILevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 25, 2023800180795301 N M37MILevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 25, 2023800182665301 M-37MILevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 25, 2023800182475301 M-37MILevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 25, 2023800182655301 M-37MILevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 25, 2023800182495301 M-37MILevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 25, 2023800182485301 M-37MILevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 25, 2023800182465301 M-37MILevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 25, 202380018287RoadsideMILevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 9, 202379897196RoadsideINLevel 3BEAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 25, 202379761540RoadsideMILevel 3MACA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 1, 202379569136M32 ATLANTA SAFE ENFORCEMENTMILevel 2J&L SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

22 total · 9.1% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

5301 N M376
5301 M-376
LITTLE SUAMICO WI2
MACKINAC BRIDGE2 · 1 OOS
ROADSIDE2 · 1 OOS
CEDAR SPRINGS AVE1 · 1 OOS
AINGER RD1
LA PORTE IN1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance115 · 51 OOS

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
4
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
14
Across 11 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 27, 2025MITOW00OWOSSOSHIAWASSEE...255809HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Apr 23, 2024ININJURY01GRANGERINTERSTATE 80...188866HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Mar 31, 2024MITOW00COLUMBUS TWPM 28...102932HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Jan 3, 2024MIFATAL10EVELINE TWPM 66...BR5730HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Jul 25, 2023MITOW00WARNER TWPM 32...HS5438HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Jun 27, 2023MITOW00BRIDGEPORT TWPDIXIE...451139HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Jun 7, 2023MIINJURY01PIERSON TWPS US 131...257782HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Sep 27, 2022MIINJURY01GRAND RAPIDSI 96...GH6413HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Sep 7, 2022MIINJURY01HOLTON TWPHOLTON...414871HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
May 20, 2022MITOW00GRAYLING TWPI 75...167350HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Oct 11, 2021MITOW00BLACKMAN TWPI 94...257782HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Aug 31, 2021ILINJURY01NORMAL TWPI-74 EB EXIT RAMP...387310HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
May 24, 2021MITOW00DUNDEE TWPUS23...188866HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
Aug 6, 2020MIINJURY01————
Feb 26, 2020ILTOW00————
Oct 11, 2019MIFATAL31————
Jul 4, 2018WIINJURY02————
Jun 15, 2017MITOW00————
May 6, 2016MITOW00————
Nov 5, 2015MITOW00————
Jul 18, 2015MIINJURY03————
Jan 14, 2015MIINJURY01————
Dec 7, 2014MITOW00————
Jun 3, 2014OHINJURY01————
Mar 9, 2012MITOW00————
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Compliance Timeline

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

Jun 27, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 30, 2024
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-139927
Apr 23, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 19, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 3, 2024
Crash
Fatal crash in MI
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Jul 25, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 27, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 7, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 27, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 7, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 20, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 11, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 31, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 24, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 6, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 26, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 11, 2019
Crash
Fatal crash
3 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 4, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 15, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 6, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 5, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 18, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jan 14, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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