HOWDY ENTERPRISE LTD
USDOT 3248751 • 4256 ST HWY 21 WEST, CALDWELL, TX, 77836
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1279463 | REVOKED | Apr 3, 2023 | Sep 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2041334-11 | ON FILE | Sep 8, 2024 | Sep 12, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2041334-10 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2023 | Sep 8, 2024 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EN4CA00251-221 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EN4CA00251-221 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 8, 2022 | Apr 3, 2023 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EN4CA00251-211 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 |
| EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EN4CA00251-221 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EN4CA00251221 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EN4CA00251-211 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2021 | Sep 8, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2041334-11 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2041334-10 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2024 | Sep 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EN4CA00251221 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| NAMECHG | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EN4CA00251-221 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EN4CA00251-211 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EN4CA00251-221 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EN4CA00251-211 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | EN4CA00251-221 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1279463 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1279463 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1279463 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 30, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1279463 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 10, 2023 | REVOKED | Sep 22, 2025 |
| MC1279463 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 28, 2022 | REVOKED | Apr 3, 2023 |
| MC1279463 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Aug 24, 2021 | — | 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
3 states • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (92 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 11 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 8 | 6 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | 1 | 1 | 9 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...X66106 | HOWDY ENTERPRISE LTD |
| Jan 6, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GP8991 | HOWDY ENTERPRISE LTD |
| Jul 18, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 4 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...673254 | HOWDY ENTERPRISE LTD |
| Dec 22, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...413235 | HOWDY ENTERPRISE LTD |
| Oct 29, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...279899 | HOWDY ENTERPRISE LTD |
| Sep 22, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...013544 | HOWDY ENTERPRISE LTD |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records