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Freight Carrier/broker · Ellisville, MS

HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 107 NEHI ROAD, ELLISVILLE, MS, 39437-2041, US
Telephone: (601) 477-2080

107 NEHI ROAD · Ellisville, MS 39437-2041

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #164923
USDOT #89586 USDOT Active

100
Power Units
69
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC is a Ellisville, MS freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Mississippi. This company has 100 truck(s) in their fleet and 69 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-164923 and their USDOT number is 89586.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/02/2024 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/02/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 4,612,274 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
1
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.78 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.28 5 Vehicle Maintenance 7.66 34 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 1

Inspection Summary

89
Total
47
Clean
42
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 49 unique codes

Critical 19

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×2 SW 3
396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub3× OOS×2 SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination8× OOS×7 SW 0

Hours of Service 4

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 21

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt12× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear9× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown5× SW 3
393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns2× SW 1
392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC
107 NEHI ROAD
ELLISVILLE, MS 39437-2041

Mailing Address

HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC
P O BOX 586
LAUREL, MS 39441-0586

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 49 unique codes

Critical 19

Hours of Service 4

Unsafe Driving 5

Vehicle Maintenance 21

Locations

Location on Map

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