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HOWARD FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO INC

  • 337355
  • 50
  • 41
  • 61

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 03/15/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY
( 03/27/2025)

Out of Service Rates

Type OOS % National Avg %
Vehicle 26.7 23.2
Driver 3.4 6.4
Hazmat 0.0 4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 03/15/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type Yes/No MC#/MX#
Property No
Passenger No
Household Goods No
Broker No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending February 27, 2026

On-Road Performance
1.12 Not Public 0.01 4.40 0 Not Public 0.66
On-Road Performance Detail
7
5-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
102.3
Straight Carrier
Not Public
61
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
32
17
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
61
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
61
2
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 53

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 2 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone. 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit. 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other. 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the informaiton. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL. 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
383.95LCDL Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
391.41APC Medical (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 1 1 Driver Fitness
391.41B10-MC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate. 1 1 2 Driver Fitness
392.7A-D Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV. 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.110B1-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less. 2 2 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.203C-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-STBW Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component. 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.209E-SPSLA Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.23PT All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A1-TFBMF Tires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area. 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.79 Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EENA Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. 3 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. 5 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. 1 1 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 61

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
1/27/2026 AL1928004009 AL DD83HX FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
1/19/2026 FL3875000653 FL N3134Z FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
1/16/2026 NC0006840175 NC 3868816 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
1/15/2026 NC0006839564 NC 3868817 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
1/12/2026 FL3842002592 FL DD83HX FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
12/5/2025 TNI3A1540065 TN 3451912 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/1/2025 FL2545005683 FL Y08UTH FL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.110B1-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
10/31/2025 GA1391001061 GA XE017V FL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone 10  
10/27/2025 FL9010000909 FL 03DPHB FL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/25/2025 GA1459000268 GA XE017V FL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
391.41B10-MC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
383.95LCDL RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
9/24/2025 GA1279000736 GA XE017V CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
9/18/2025 FL2409003864 FL XE023V FL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/10/2025 FL2205005302 FL CC0278 FL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/28/2025 TNI039790060 TN XE022V FL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
7/25/2025 FL2708004984 FL DD83HX FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
7/23/2025 NC0006779634 NC XE018V FL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps 6  
7/21/2025 FL3148006228 FL N9428U FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.75A1-TFBMF Tires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
7/10/2025 SC0328000514 SC XE019V FL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
7/10/2025 FL5502005113 FL P7829H FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
7/9/2025 FL2708004949 FL DD83HX FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
6/16/2025 FL1952006392 FL DD83HX FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
6/11/2025 NC0006764864 NC XEO13V FL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/5/2025 GA1363000920 GA XE012V FL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.209E-SPSLA Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. 6  
393.207A-STBW Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 4  
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
4/24/2025 SC0365002634 SC XE013V FL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1  
4/14/2025 GA1338000250 GA 3004202 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
4/10/2025 FL3701006340 FL DD83HX FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
3/25/2025 FL2708004726 FL DD83HX FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
3/6/2025 GA1398000725 GA DD58CV FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
2/13/2025 FL2062006348 FL 02DPHB FL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/30/2025 GA1393000400 GA DD58CV FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 7  
1/29/2025 FL3660009520 FL P0389K FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/14/2025 FL3251009060 FL DE10AJ FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/2/2025 FL2708004598 FL DD60CV FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/9/2024 FL3557009592 FL P1362H FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
392.7A-D Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories 4  
393.95A4-EENA Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible 2  
11/5/2024 FL3660009343 FL N1647V FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.79 Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective 1  
10/28/2024 FL3600000588 FL P0046I FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/21/2024 FL3943000380 FL P1362H FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/7/2024 FL3854003054 FL 3334877 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/7/2024 FL4283000583 FL N81552 FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/1/2024 FL2377001613 FL IETG25 FL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/14/2024 FL5031005092 FL NFVY14 FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
8/13/2024 FL2516003206 FL DD60CV FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/6/2024 FL5031005073 FL 03DPHB FL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/2/2024 FL2545005073 FL P7779I FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.110B1-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
8/1/2024 SCC225010050 SC XC661A FL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
8/1/2024 FL3137008452 FL XC665A FL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/24/2024 FL4667000180 FL P8977H FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
6/18/2024 FL4667000148 FL P8977H FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.203C-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened 2  
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 6  
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 2  
6/14/2024 MS2014011792 MS XC664A FL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/31/2024 US1482000659 US P7779I FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/30/2024 FL1949001949 FL N9428U FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
5/9/2024 GA1443000199 GA DD58CV FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
4/30/2024 SCL365001826 SC XC660A FL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.23PT All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
4/23/2024 FL2621002032 FL CT2819 FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
4/23/2024 FL4557000054 FL P1365H FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
4/16/2024 SCJ217008534 SC 3001337 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/5/2024 FL2062005961 FL XC662A FL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/20/2024 FL2708004225 FL DD60CV GA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
3/1/2024 FL4557000001 FL P1365H FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
2/28/2024 FL3943000005 FL P1362H FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
2/27/2024 GA1390000117 GA AB70WJ FL TRUCK TRACTOR   1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 3

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
2/13/2026 GA0010243296 GA DB02FL FL 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
5/2/2024 NC0107710067 NC XC660A FL 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
3/15/2024 NC0107655768 NC 2807138 IN 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

  • 3/26/2025 (Compliance Review)
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Enforcement Cases

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