HOWARD FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO INC
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 0.90 | Not Public | 0.01 | 3.86 | 0 | Not Public | 0.43 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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5-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
102.3
Straight Carrier
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Not Public |
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21-100 relevant driver inspections
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27
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21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
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56
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No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
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21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| 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: 45
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 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 official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 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. |
| 393.45D-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. |
| 393.95A1 | 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. |
| 393.9A-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 | 2 | 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 | 3 | 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. |
| 396.3(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: 56
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 4/27/2026 | FL1914002946 | FL | P7827H | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 4/23/2026 | FL1847004189 | FL | P7827H | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 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 | ||||||
| 4/20/2026 | NC0006867353 | NC | XE013V | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 4/13/2026 | FL3099000503 | FL | DF90MN | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 3/26/2026 | GA1424000841 | GA | XE017V | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 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 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | 10 | ||||||
| 10/27/2025 | FL9010000909 | FL | 03DPHB | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 9/25/2025 | GA1459000268 | GA | XE017V | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 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 | 2 | |
| 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 | 2 | |
| 9/10/2025 | FL2205005302 | FL | CC0278 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 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 | 1 | |
| 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) | ||||||
| 393.209E-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 | ||||||
| 393.75A3-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) | ||||||
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 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) | ||||||
| 393.47(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 | 1 | |
| 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 | 1 | |
| 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 | 1 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 3/25/2025 | FL2708004726 | FL | DD83HX | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 3/6/2025 | GA1398000725 | GA | DD58CV | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 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 | |
| 393.95A4-EENA Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | 2 | ||||||
| 393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 392.7A-D Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 4 | ||||||
| 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 | |
| 393.110B1-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-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 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-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 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 | |
| 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
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: 2
| Report | Vehicle | Crash | Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW) | ||||||||
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| Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Fatal | Inj. | Tow. | HM |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time
Weight (TiW) |
Total Weight (TotW) |
| 2/26/2026 | GA0010258707 | GA | DD83HX | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2/13/2026 | GA0010243296 | GA | DB02FL | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 3 | 3 |
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.
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