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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 436 days (since May 10, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC

USDOT 64433 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: WENDELL HOWELL Company officer 2: DEL HOWELL General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Dry Bulk Construction Based in NORTHPORT, AL Grade F · 75
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Uninsured since · May 10, 2025
Contract (Property) reinstated · Aug 5, 2014
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 436 days (since May 10, 2025).
Review these
  • Contract (Property) gap · 57 days Inactive Jun 9, 2014 → reinstated Aug 5, 2014
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file US COMPLIANCE SERVICES Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: WENDELL HOWELL
Company officer 2: DEL HOWELL
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC (USDOT 64433)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): WENDELL HOWELL (Company officer); DEL HOWELL (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 436 days (since May 10, 2025).

Cautions:
  • Contract (Property) gap · 57 days — Inactive Jun 9, 2014 → reinstated Aug 5, 2014

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — US COMPLIANCE SERVICES
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/64433/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 75/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since May 10, 2025.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178031 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Do not book.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since May 10, 2025

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 64433
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer WENDELL HOWELL
Company officer 2 DEL HOWELL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Dry Bulk, Construction
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 428,008 mi
Contact & address
Physical
12495 OAK RIDGE ROAD
NORTHPORT, AL 35475
Mailing
PO BOX 397
NORTHPORT, AL 35476
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 64433
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 428,008 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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 5 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 7 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 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
7
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
8
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC is a corporation based in NORTHPORT, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 64433. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file. 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 overview

HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 11 years on FMCSA's records, based in Northport, AL. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 25% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TN (3 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.16(a) (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; International and Transcraft are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 178,031 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,031 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,031 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 9, 2014 to Aug 5, 2014 (57 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2024-10

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Tennessee (TN) 2 0 0.0% Oct 10, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 5
Transcraft 2
Trail-Eze 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 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 3 3.11 3 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 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 (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
82884992 Oct 10, 2024 TN 2 MOUNT PLEASANT TN
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
82366167 Aug 7, 2024 TN 3 SAINT JOSEPH TN
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.16(a) No
82196760 Jul 18, 2024 TN 2 LAWRENCEBURG TN
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80027180 Oct 27, 2023 TN 1 GILES COUNTY SCALES
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.53(b), 393.47(e) No
79760815 Sep 26, 2023 TN 1 GILES COUNTY SCALES
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.207(a), 396.3(a)(1) Yes
78518496 May 3, 2023 TN 1 GILES COUNTY SCALES
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.47(a), 396.5(b) Yes
78277187 Apr 5, 2023 TN 1 GILES COUNTY SCALES 0 No
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
AL0000606259 Jan 17, 2020 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL0008706580 Sep 7, 2018 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
KY0071720409 Aug 24, 2015 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL003646651A May 28, 2013 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL008519135A Jul 30, 2008 AL 0 4 Yes No Injury
TN0007841681 Sep 16, 2002 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL002084730A Aug 23, 2002 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL009011562A Mar 1, 1999 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC267660 common N
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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
Aug 5, 2014 MC267660-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 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 52-338468-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2024 May 10, 2025 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 52-338468-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2020 Jun 1, 2024 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 52-338468-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2019 Jun 1, 2020 REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP11060157 BIPD/Primary Jul 29, 2014 Jun 1, 2014 REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP1160157 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2014 Jun 1, 2019 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO1393358 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2013 Jun 1, 2014 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP CI5N1142 CARGO Jun 1, 2013 May 4, 2014 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0034015 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2012 Jun 1, 2013 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO0129368 BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 2011 Jun 1, 2012 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO0129368 BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 2011 Jul 1, 2012 CANCELLED
INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL BA19550883 BIPD/Primary Nov 28, 2010 Jul 1, 2011 REPLACED
INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL APP19066210 CARGO Nov 28, 2010 Jun 1, 2013 REPLACED
INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL APP19066210 CARGO Nov 28, 2010 Jun 5, 2013 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. IMP1768371 CARGO Jun 1, 2007 Nov 28, 2010 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. IMP1768371 CARGO Sep 9, 2003 Jun 1, 2007 REPLACED
PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY BA01M 006 1593 BIPD/Primary Feb 15, 1993 Nov 28, 2010 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 19, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. May 19, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. May 10, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 1, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. May 15, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Jun 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jun 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jun 9, 2014
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Jun 9, 2014
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  10. Jun 9, 2014
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 57 days (through Aug 5, 2014)
  11. Jun 1, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  12. Jun 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. May 4, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  14. Jun 5, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL
  15. Jun 3, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Jun 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL
  17. Jun 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  18. Jul 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  19. Jun 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  20. Jul 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL
  21. Nov 28, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  22. Nov 28, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY
  23. Nov 9, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  24. Jun 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
GILES COUNTY SCALES TN 4 2
LAWRENCEBURG TN TN 1 0
MOUNT PLEASANT TN TN 1 0
SAINT JOSEPH TN TN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC

  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 HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC

Is HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 64433 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 HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC's safety rating?
HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC had?
7 roadside inspections are on file for HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC 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 HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC's out-of-service rate?
HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 7 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC based?
HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 12495 OAK RIDGE ROAD, NORTHPORT, Alabama 35475. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC have valid operating authority?
HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC operate?
HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC 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 HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC had any crashes?
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HOWELL LUMBER COMPANY INC 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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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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