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Freight Carrier/shipper · Statesboro, GA

HOWARD LUMBER COMPANY

600 GENTILLY RD · Statesboro, GA 30458

AUTHORIZED FOR:

MC #15959
USDOT #967428 USDOT Active

36
Power Units
39
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

HOWARD LUMBER COMPANY is a Statesboro, GA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 36 truck(s) in their fleet and 39 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-15959 and their USDOT number is 967428.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,410,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Building Materials
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: GA (30), SC (3), NC (2), FL (2), US (1). Home base: Statesboro, Georgia.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 10% 23.4% Driver 2.6% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.04 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 1 Vehicle Maintenance 1.38 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 3

Inspection Summary

38
Total
22
Clean
16
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 4

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 3

393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× 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.1× SW 1
391.45B-MCEMDriver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

HOWARD LUMBER COMPANY
600 GENTILLY RD
STATESBORO, GA 30458

Mailing Address

HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE
PO BOX 726
STATESBORO, GA 30459

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