HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1624665-howard-logistics-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Liability insurance below the required minimum$750,000 on file; $1,000,000 required.
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, (303) 340-2100, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC709747.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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) | MC709747 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TRK 9327532 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 1 policy
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC709747 | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. Policy 6X40518 | Feb 1, 2023 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 16 · Colorado avg 22.3%
0 of 40 · Colorado avg 6.9%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 5 states and provinces, 24 months
- CO 27 67.5%
- WY 6 15.0%
- NE 5 12.5%
- SD 1 2.5%
- NM 1 2.5%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 25
24 tractors · 1 straight trucks
International 21Freightliner 5Volvo 1
24 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 24
23 semi-trailers · 1 full trailers
Great Dane 10Wabash 7Hyundai Translead 6Utility 3
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Ross Stores Inc 8ROSS 2Ross Stores 2Cambridge Lee Industries 1Gaf Materials Llc 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | WY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | WY | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 25, 2026 | CO | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | CO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CO | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | CO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 28, 2026 | CO | 2 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Colorado average covers 19,021 vehicle and 32,904 driver inspections of all Colorado-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
44 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 53 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Colorado share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 8 | 84.1% | 71.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 13.6% | 9.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 2.3% | 12.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 2 | 0 |
| Frame - Accessories improperly attached Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201DFR | 2 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Colorado column is the mix across all Colorado-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Firestone, CO | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Kiowa, CO | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1624665 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC709747 |
| Legal name | HOWARD LOGISTICS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 24 |
| Drivers | 21 |
| Annual mileage | 882,372 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 28, 2007 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @acmd.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 23 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 51 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsOtherMedical Supplies
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
What does HOWARD LOGISTICS INC's operating authority allow?
MC709747: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HOWARD LOGISTICS INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking HOWARD LOGISTICS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1624665. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (303) 340-2100, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC709747, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 18101 E Colfax Ave, 80011
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD LOGISTICS INC Carrier · DBA DENVER FREIGHTWAYS EXPRESS |
Aurora, CO | 2367441 | MC811857 | 7 | Active Current · Motus |
Other companies using (303) 340-2100
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACME DELIVERY SERVICE INC Broker · DBA ACME DISTRIBUTION |
Aurora, CO | 150312 | MC772857 | 37 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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