Freight Carrier · Durham, NC

HOWARDS CARGO

13 PUMPKIN PL · Durham, NC 27703

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1421028
  • USDOT #3876757 USDOT Active
  • 13
    Power Units
  • 13
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HOWARDS CARGO is a Durham, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 13 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1421028 and their USDOT number is 3876757.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/04/2026 · last updated Oct 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name HOWARD'S CARGO LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 20,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: OR (3), TN (2), KY (2), LA (1), MO (1), AZ (1), MT (1), CO (1), WY (1), WA (1), SD (1), UT (1), +1 more. Home base: Durham, North Carolina.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.59 4 Vehicle Maintenance 4.29 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.97 2

Inspection Summary

  • 17
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:3× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 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
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
HOWARDS CARGO
13 PUMPKIN PL
DURHAM, NC 27703
Mailing Address
HOWARD'S CARGO LLC
13 PUMPKIN PL
DURHAM, NC 27703-6097

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