HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4484538-scotty-howell/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SCOTTY HOWELL
Doing business as HOWELL FARMS LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
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, (318) 451-3377, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1771779.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 1 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
1 of 1 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | CT | 2 | 12 | Yes |
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 Louisiana average covers 14,001 vehicle and 19,605 driver inspections of all Louisiana-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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 12 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 | Louisiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 77.8% | 78.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 4.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 7.9% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
| Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIAD | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 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 Louisiana column is the mix across all Louisiana-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 4484538 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1771779 |
| Legal name | SCOTTY HOWELL |
| DBA name | HOWELL FARMS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 1 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 21, 2025 · 11 months ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 3, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherLivestock
Questions about SCOTTY HOWELL
What does SCOTTY HOWELL's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SCOTTY HOWELL (MC1771779), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SCOTTY HOWELL is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 SCOTTY HOWELL?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4484538. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (318) 451-3377, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1771779, 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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