HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/135386-houff-corporation/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
HOUFF CORPORATION
Doing business as HOUFF'S FEED AND FERTILIZER COMPANY INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC830310
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (540) 234-9246, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC830310.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC830310 | Primary | Southern States Insurance Exchange Policy CPP006012317 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 22, 2017 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC830310 | — | SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 3532016 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Mar 27, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 13 · Virginia avg 21.3%
1 of 20 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | VA | 3 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2026 | VA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | VA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | VA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | VA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | VA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 25, 2026 | VA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Dec 16, 2025 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Virginia average covers 31,514 vehicle and 51,603 driver inspections of all Virginia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 19 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 4 | 76.9% | 67.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | 13.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 7.7% | 12.8% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BNMH | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 1 | 0 |
| Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201BFR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 135386 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC830310 |
| Legal name | HOUFF CORPORATION |
| DBA name | HOUFF'S FEED AND FERTILIZER COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 143 |
| Drivers | 75 |
| Annual mileage | 1,833,337 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 18, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherUnspecified
Questions about HOUFF CORPORATION
Is HOUFF CORPORATION a broker or a carrier?
Both. HOUFF CORPORATION holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does HOUFF CORPORATION's operating authority allow?
MC830310: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HOUFF CORPORATION is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking HOUFF CORPORATION?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 135386. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (540) 234-9246, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC830310, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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