HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/269920-howes-howes-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
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How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average38.5% vs Michigan average 21.2%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (231) 885-1630, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC139927.
- 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) | MC139927 | Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy GRT28391A · 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2024 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 2 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC139927 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-ZV2191 | Apr 19, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC139927 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-L11851 | Sep 1, 2012 | 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: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 13 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 30 · Michigan avg 3.9%
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 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- MI 28 93.3%
- IN 1 3.3%
- WI 1 3.3%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 18
18 tractors
Kenworth 15Western Star 3
57 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: 18
18 semi-trailers
Great Dane 1Stoughton 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Chicago Port Railroad Company 1St Marys 1BOSS 1Amrize Cement 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 17, 2026 | MI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | MI | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MI | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 30, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 22, 2026 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | 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 Michigan average covers 51,449 vehicle and 85,654 driver inspections of all Michigan-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
23 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 41 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 6 | 65.2% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 26.1% | 19.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 4.3% | 12.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2TAOBB | 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 |
| Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TFL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39532BELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Dewitt Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Hazel Park, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Owosso, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 269920 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC139927 |
| Legal name | HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 57 |
| Drivers | 37 |
| Annual mileage | 3,341,430 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 18, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 3, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @howesandhowes.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 49 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 131 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsCoal/CokeMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstructionOtherScrap Iron
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC
What does HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC139927: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking HOWES & HOWES TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 269920. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (231) 885-1630, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC139927, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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