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HOWLIN HOUNDS EXPRESS LLC

3913 E OVID AVE · Des Moines, IA 50317

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  • MC #1206551
  • USDOT #3576495 USDOT Active
  • 10
    Power Units
  • 8
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HOWLIN HOUNDS EXPRESS LLC is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1206551 and their USDOT number is 3576495.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/19/2026 · last updated Sep 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/19/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,500,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — home base

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: CA (4), NV (3), UT (2), OH (1), MO (1), IL (1), WY (1), KY (1). Home base: Des Moines, Iowa.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.99 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.77 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.28 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 14
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 7 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 2

  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
HOWLIN HOUNDS EXPRESS LLC
3913 E OVID AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50317
Mailing Address
HOWLIN HOUNDS EXPRESS LLC
3913 E OVID AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50317-5854

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