HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/289102-hungry-howies-distributing-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
HUNGRY HOWIE'S DISTRIBUTING INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
FF16969: no authority granted
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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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, (248) 305-7775, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC994443 or FF16969.
- 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) | MC994443 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 3786669 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Apr 1, 2020 | 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
2 of 10 · Michigan avg 21.2%
0 of 26 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 19, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | 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 Michigan average covers 51,399 vehicle and 85,567 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
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 30 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 | 53.8% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 38.5% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 7.7% | 12.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation Hours Nominal · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPRNP | 1 | 0 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABMBCBD | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 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 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | Hamtramck, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 289102 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC994443, FF16969 |
| Legal name | HUNGRY HOWIE'S DISTRIBUTING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 28 |
| Drivers | 38 |
| Annual mileage | 1,600,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 4, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 1, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsOtherPizza 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 HUNGRY HOWIE'S DISTRIBUTING INC
What does HUNGRY HOWIE'S DISTRIBUTING INC's operating authority allow?
MC994443: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HUNGRY HOWIE'S DISTRIBUTING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check.
What should I verify before booking HUNGRY HOWIE'S DISTRIBUTING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 289102. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (248) 305-7775, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC994443 or FF16969, 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 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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