HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC
HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC
- USDOT Number
- 1303562
- Docket / MC #
- MC-505696
- Headquarters
- ELLISVILLE, MS
- Fleet & VINs
- 21 Trucks · 35 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: NONEContract Carrier: ACTIVEProperty Broker: NONE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 0
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $1,000,000 On FilePolicy #TRHS180197300HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
Over 90% of active U.S. motor carriers hold no formal FMCSA compliance review rating on file. UNRATED is an administrative status — evaluate 24-month roadside OOS rates and crash records instead.
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 4 / 11 | 36.4% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 0 / 16 | 0.0% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 2004-11-11
- Last MCS-150: 2026-02-23
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 2Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Registered 22 years ago in Ellisville, MS, HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC operates 21 reported power units (35 distinct 17-digit vehicle VINs observed in federal roadside inspections) with 20 total inspections logged over the trailing 24 months, with NHTSA trailer VIN telemetry confirming physical operation of Dry Van and Flatbed equipment. Highway inspection activity concentrates primarily across AR (26%), CA (26%), LA (21%).
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is UNRATED (No Formal Compliance Audit); 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 36.4% across 11 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 0.0% across 16 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records show 0 reportable crashes over the trailing 24 months.
Additional public-baseline observations (3/7): its street address in Ellisville is shared across 2 USDOT record(s); federal L&I/Motus filings reflect $1,000,000 in primary BMC-91X auto liability coverage (shipment-specific Motor Truck Cargo coverage requires ACORD 25 COI review).
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GR4M9622LH****** | GREAT DANE | Dry Van | LA | 2026-11-05 |
| 3HSDZAPR8VN****** | INTERNATIO | Power Tractor | MS | 2026-11-05 |
| 1GR4M9627LH****** | UNKNOWN | Dry Van | MS | 2026-09-10 |
| 3HSDZAPR1TN****** | INTERNATIO | Power Tractor | MS | 2026-09-10 |
| 1GR4M9626LH****** | GREAT DANE | Dry Van | MS | 2026-08-31 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS180197300 | $1,000,000 | Eff. 2025-12-01 |
Shared Physical Street Address (2 Registrations)
Other U.S. DOT registrations recorded at this same physical street address: