HOUFF TRANSFER INCORPORATED
USDOT 84328 • 46 HOUFF RD, WEYERS CAVE, VA, 24486
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | HE8409C585793TCT14 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2014 | Feb 6, 2019 |
| OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | RLI 589456 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 10, 2010 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS RF8781 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2003 | Apr 24, 2020 |
Insurance History (28 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A01041 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00945 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00850 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00760 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00666 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00566 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00456 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00456 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00324 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | RLI 589456 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2005 | Oct 21, 2010 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 84328 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2004 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 929094998 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2004 | Oct 7, 2004 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00001 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200P00032 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200P00032 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2003 | Nov 7, 2003 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00001 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00001 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2003 | Jun 11, 2003 |
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | I 204 146 13 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 8-23 MXA 05598644 | REPLACED | May 1, 2001 | May 1, 2001 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 8-23 MXA 80221918 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT 001083-1 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2001 | May 25, 2001 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | 84328 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2000 | Feb 18, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | MCP 31 00 707-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 1999 | Feb 7, 2001 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | MCP 31 00 707-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 2001 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | I20196166 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 2002 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-751-002246-05 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1993 | Feb 1, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | K01-751-002246-04 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1991 | Feb 1, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | K01-751-002246-04 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 1991 | Mar 6, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS RF8781 | CARGO | Apr 24, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HE8409C585793TCT14 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A01041 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00945 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00850 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00760 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | RLI 589456 | SURETY | Nov 10, 2010 | Nov 10, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | RLI 589456 | SURETY | Oct 21, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00666 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00566 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00456 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00456 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00324 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | 84328 | SURETY | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929094998 | SURETY | Oct 7, 2004 | Oct 7, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 84328 | SURETY | Feb 18, 2004 | Feb 18, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200P00032 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2003 | Nov 7, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2003 | Jun 11, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | I 204 146 13 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200P00032 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 8-23 MXA 80221918 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | I20196166 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2002 | Feb 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001083-1 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2001 | May 25, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 8-23 MXA 05598644 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2001 | May 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | MCP 31 00 707-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2001 | Feb 7, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | MCP 31 00 707-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2001 | Feb 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K01-751-002246-04 | CARGO | Mar 6, 1999 | Mar 6, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-751-002246-05 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K01-751-002246-04 | CARGO | Feb 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-066900 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC066900 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC066900 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC066900 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2010 |
| MC066900 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2004 |
| MC066900 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Mar 2, 2000 | REVOKED | Dec 4, 2013 |
| MC066900 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC066900 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 30, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC066900 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 30, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC066900 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 18, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC066900 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 11, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC066900 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 30, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC066900 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 10, 1979 | — | 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
9 states • 72 inspections
Violation Summary (41 violations from 72 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 5 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (72 inspections)
Showing 50 of 72
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HANOVER | OLD RIDGE ROAD AT 0.75M E OF TAYLORSVILLE RD | ...157441 | HOUFF TRANSFER INCORPORATED |
| Oct 13, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOWIE | 59.65 FEET SOUTH OF MILE POINT 14.090 ON MD 450 - | ...HG6194 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Sep 24, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RICHMOND | UNDEFINED AT N BELVIDERE ST | ...ME1200 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 16, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HIGH POINT | 29 | ...WF0152 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| May 12, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | PRINCE EDWARD HIGHWAY | ...127455 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Apr 15, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-66 WB | ...WB5871 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Apr 11, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SB I-495 | ...037439 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 12, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROANOKE CITY | 14TH ST SW | ...VU7928 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Aug 14, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 95 | ...H66199 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Aug 4, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | PATRICK HENRY HWY EASTBOUND | ...GZ4049 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Jun 21, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | W HUNDRED RD | ...GZ4055 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Mar 27, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORTSMOUTH | 4000 WESTERN FWY | ...LF3369 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Mar 7, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SP258 | ...664810 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Jan 30, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SB I-95 | ...HC2109 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Sep 20, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCRANTON CITY | ROUTE 3016 E | ...GZ4057 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT NEWS CITY | SOUTH BOUND 664 | ...GZ4047 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Aug 2, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | BALTO BELTWAY | ...LF3370 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| May 12, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | SR 207 / ROGERS CLARK BLVD | ...040348 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Apr 25, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RT. 360 | ...GE2523 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Mar 24, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...KR0574 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Feb 8, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...HG6198 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 20, 2022 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-95 NB | ...HG6192 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Apr 11, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ASSATEAGUE DR | ...ME1203 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 29, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0921 E | ...127455 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 9, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MAIN ST | ...0J6551 | HOUFF TRANSFER INC |
Compliance Timeline
59 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 59 events