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HOWARD'S WRECKER SERVICE

1650 ARMSTRONG PLACE · Mableton, GA 30126

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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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: 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 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 Georgia — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: GA (21), AL (6), SC (2), KY (1). Home base: Mableton, Georgia.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.15 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 1 Vehicle Maintenance 12.53 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 3

Inspection Summary

  • 30
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 24 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 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 5

  • 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-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 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
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× 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, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.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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