HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT 89586 MC 164923 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
154 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 38.96% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 4.35% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
100 units

Drivers: 69

Trailers: 117 (117 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

107 NEHI ROAD, ELLISVILLE, MS, 39437-2041

Phone Number

(601) 477-2080

Mailing Address

P O BOX 586, LAUREL, MS, 39441-0586

Cell Phone

(601) 498-6202

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(601) 477-2085

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
42 yrs, 10 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
43 yrs, 3 mo

Broker

Active
39 yrs, 1 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2019-09-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2011-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-02-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1987-06-10 PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1986-04-09 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1985-03-28 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-12-14 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-03-22 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1983-10-11 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1983-04-15 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-03-01 BIPD/Primary CAT 0011579-00 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2019-09-10 Bond 5275897 N/A SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA240062 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA230054 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA220055 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA210052 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA190062 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-03-01 BIPD/Primary MCP29044A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2019-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-09-30 SURETY 022049272 $1,000,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2019-09-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 106001996 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY … 2015-09-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA110049 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-03-01 CARGO MC110037 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-05-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-05-27 SURETY MH6745 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY … 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA-030037 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-03-01 CARGO MC-030028 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-03-01 BIPD/Primary 1080498222 $1,000,000 AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF … 2003-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-03-01 CARGO 1080502558 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2003-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-12 CARGO 1080502558 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2002-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-03-01 BIPD/Primary 1080498222 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2002-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-01-12 CARGO CP7172088 $1,000,000 FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMP… 2002-01-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-01-12 CARGO HCIM201303 $1,000,000 PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… 1999-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-01-01 CARGO HCIM 201303 $1,000,000 PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… 2000-01-12 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

38.96%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

154 inspections · 60 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

4.35%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

23 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 154 Last inspection: Jul 12, 2026 Total crashes: 265

FMCSA Inspection Records (154 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 12, 2026

I039583688

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 7, 2026

0006892579

2 viol.
Level 3 NC OT 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 6, 2026

I3A1592421

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

May 27, 2026

1703000705

Level 3 OH INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

May 15, 2026

I031G21730

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

May 7, 2026

E941612758

2 viol.
Level 2 PA INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Apr 17, 2026

LAPKS01793

1 viol.
Level 3 LA INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Apr 14, 2026

S163000805

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Apr 14, 2026

S163000805

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Apr 10, 2026

0006864238

Level 3 NC INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Apr 10, 2026

I030H32428

3 viol. 3 OOS
Level 2 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 20, 2026

CV44175632

2 viol.
Level 3 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 19, 2026

I5Z3012497

6 viol. 3 OOS
Level 1 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 13, 2026

V262271363

2 viol.
Level 2 TX CUBC 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 7, 2026

3013C00612

Level 2 MD INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...
Total Inspections

154

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

154

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (265 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 14, 2025

MO • MO0000114735

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

5

Tow

Yes

Mar 27, 2025

NC • NC0108068547

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 13, 2025

MS • MS3402250856

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 14, 2024

MS • MS9016240002

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 15, 2024

MN • MN0240460067

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 1, 2023

NC • NC0107548568

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 13, 2023

MD • MD23A1082324

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 7, 2023

VT • VT0000268000

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 11, 2023

MS • MS9064230002

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 24, 2023

TN • TN0103552343

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 22, 2022

NC • NC0107054443

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 10, 2021

AL • AL0001637813

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 15, 2021

KY • KY0072603622

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 18, 2021

VA • VA0210495282

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 1, 2020

MI • MI0002154423

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

16

Injury Crashes

178

Total Crashes

265

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

115

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 102
OOS: 40

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

154
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

100
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

100

99 owned

Trailers

117

117 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

69

CDL Drivers: 69
Interstate: 69
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

23

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 4.35%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 55
Interstate (<100 mi): 14
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Building Materials

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

100

Power Units

100

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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