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Freight Carrier · Mableton, GA

HOWARD'S WRECKER SERVICE

Name: HOWARD'S WRECKER SERVICE
Address: 1650 ARMSTRONG PLACE, MABLETON, GA, 30126, US
Telephone: (770) 432-2613

1650 ARMSTRONG PLACE · Mableton, GA 30126

Authorized: Property

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MC #309492
USDOT #182546 USDOT Active

28
Power Units
23
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

HOWARD'S WRECKER SERVICE is a Mableton, GA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Georgia. This company has 28 truck(s) in their fleet and 23 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-309492 and their USDOT number is 182546.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/17/2026 · last updated Jun 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 04/17/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,133,503 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Exempt for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Driveaway/Towaway
Machinery, Large Objects
Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Mableton, Georgia. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated Jun 8, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
3
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.88 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 1 Vehicle Maintenance 12.15 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 3

Inspection Summary

27
Total
10
Clean
17
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 10

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone3× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.17B2-LTSDMLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 7

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.13D1-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.2× SW 1
383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

HOWARD'S WRECKER SERVICE
1650 ARMSTRONG PLACE
MABLETON, GA 30126

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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