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HOWARD LOGISTICS INC

18101 E COLFAX AVE · Aurora, CO 80011

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(303) 340-2100 Tap to call
  • MC #709747
  • USDOT #1624665 USDOT Active
  • 24
    Power Units
  • 21
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HOWARD LOGISTICS INC is a Aurora, CO freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Colorado. This company has 24 truck(s) in their fleet and 21 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-709747 and their USDOT number is 1624665.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/10/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/10/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 882,372 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Colorado — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: CO (29), WY (6), NE (5), NM (1), SD (1). Home base: Aurora, Colorado.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.7 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 1 Vehicle Maintenance 7.96 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 42
    Total
  • 25
    Clean
  • 17
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BACM-L6Air Brake - Air compressor mounting brackets have missing or loose mounting bolts.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
18101 E COLFAX AVE
AURORA, CO 80011
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Same physical address 1

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USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:778118572367441

Same phone number 2

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

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USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:3737121608150312
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USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:3737772857150312

Same legal or DBA name 2

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
DENVER FREIGHTWAYS EXPRESS
Legally HOWARD LOGISTICS INC
Aurora, CO
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:778118572367441
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