HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC
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9 events tracked · latest Sep 10, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- Jun 22, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
- Jun 15, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
- May 18, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jan 9, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Oct 9, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Oct 6, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Sep 25, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Sep 19, 2024REINSTATED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER.
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
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| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC this company | 182546 | Sign in | Active |
| METROPOLITAN MACHINERY MOVERS | 802259 | Sign in | Inactive |
| WILLIAM A HENDERSON | 571626 | Sign in | Inactive |
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Safety Summary
Insurance
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Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jun 2026, 25 inspections, 7 resulted in out-of-service (28% OOS rate).
Crash Records (9)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | Not Reported | GA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dusk |
| 10/06/2025 | SMYRNA | GA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Severe Crosswinds | Wet | Dusk |
| 09/25/2025 | ATLANTA | GA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dusk |
| 06/25/2025 | SANDY SPRINGS | GA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 02/26/2025 | SR 10 AT BEDGOOD RD | GA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 08/06/2024 | SMYRNA | GA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 03/08/2024 | UNINCORPORATED | GA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Rain | Wet | Dawn |
| 02/29/2024 | AUSTELL | GA | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 09/29/2023 | ATLANTA | GA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
40 roadside violations across 25 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (39)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 | SC | Walk-Around (Level II) | TOWNVILLE SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/15/2026 | SC | Driver-Only (Level III) | PIEDMONT SC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/18/2026 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HIRAM GA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/09/2026 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ATLANTA GA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/06/2026 | AL | Walk-Around (Level II) | HEFLIN AL | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/08/2025 | GA | Walk-Around (Level II) | FORSYTH GA | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/25/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ATLANTA GA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/18/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | MACON GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/04/2025 | AL | Driver-Only (Level III) | BROOKWOOD AL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/30/2025 | AL | Walk-Around (Level II) | HEFLIN AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/12/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ATLANTA GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/24/2025 | AL | Walk-Around (Level II) | HEFLIN AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/16/2025 | GA | Walk-Around (Level II) | FAIRBURN GA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/19/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | DAWSON GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/18/2025 | GA | Walk-Around (Level II) | KENNESAW GA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/26/2025 | GA | Walk-Around (Level II) | BOGART GA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/23/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | EMERSON GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/08/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | CARTERSVILLE GA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/18/2024 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ATLANTA GA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/04/2024 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | RINGGOLD GA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/25/2024 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | DARIEN GA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/25/2024 | AL | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROADSIDE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/17/2024 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | MARIETTA GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/01/2024 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ATLANTA GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/23/2024 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | AUSTELL GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/05/2024 | AL | Driver-Only (Level III) | WEIGH STATION | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/27/2024 | GA | Walk-Around (Level II) | ATLANTA GA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/08/2024 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | FAIRBURN GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/07/2024 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | KUTTAWA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/16/2024 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | MARIETTA GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/11/2024 | AL | Walk-Around (Level II) | WEIGH STATION | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/04/2024 | GA | Walk-Around (Level II) | GROVETOWN GA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/08/2024 | AL | Full (Level I) | WEIGH STATION | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/25/2023 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | CARROLL CO I/S WB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/04/2023 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | CARROLL CO I/S WB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/20/2023 | GA | Full (Level I) | MULTI-LANE URBAN HIGHWAY | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/18/2023 | GA | Full (Level I) | 20E AT THORTON RD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/13/2023 | TN | Walk-Around (Level II) | KNOXVILLETN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/24/2023 | GA | Full (Level I) | INTERSTATE HWY | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 01-CA-044253332-0 | $1,000,000 | 08/15/2024 | 08/15/2024 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 01-CA-044253332-0 | $1,000,000 | 08/15/2024 | 08/15/2024 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 01-CA-044253332-0 | $1,000,000 | 08/15/2024 | 06/16/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1642790 | $1,000,000 | 08/15/2022 | 08/15/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP215330 | $1,000,000 | 08/15/2021 | 08/15/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1640745 | $1,000,000 | 08/15/2017 | 08/15/2021 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | CPP-23 11 204 | $0 | 06/25/2004 | 03/27/2006 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TTPKG0116000 | $1,000,000 | 06/01/2013 | 03/27/2014 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA 4621534 | $0 | 06/01/2010 | 03/27/2011 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | UXQ0000402 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2017 | 08/15/2017 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | UXQ0000401 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2016 | 03/27/2017 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO7757319 | $750,000 | 03/27/2015 | 03/27/2016 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIT00129201 | $750,000 | 03/27/2014 | 03/27/2015 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TTPKG0116000 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2013 | 06/01/2013 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA 1512162 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2012 | 03/27/2013 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA 7897020 | $0 | 03/27/2011 | 05/11/2012 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA 7897020 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2011 | 03/27/2012 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA 4621534 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2010 | 03/27/2011 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | QSIGA0001209 | $0 | 03/27/2009 | 03/27/2010 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICGA0003146 | $750,000 | 03/27/2009 | 03/27/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICGA0003146 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2009 | 03/27/2010 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | QSIGA0001209 | $0 | 03/27/2009 | 03/27/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | CPP 2611912-00 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2008 | 03/27/2009 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | CPP 2611912-00 | $0 | 03/27/2008 | 03/27/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10AE0TT101021CA02 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2007 | 03/27/2008 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10AE0TT101021CA02 | $0 | 03/27/2007 | 03/27/2008 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE | 10AEOTT101021-CA01 | $0 | 03/27/2006 | 03/27/2006 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE | 10AEOTT101021-CA01 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2006 | 03/27/2007 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE | 10AEOTT101021-CA01 | $0 | 03/27/2006 | 03/27/2007 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 16 GAA000143 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2005 | 03/27/2006 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 16 GAA000143 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2004 | 03/27/2005 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101064 | $1,000,000 | 03/27/2003 | 03/27/2004 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101064 | $0 | 03/27/2003 | 03/24/2004 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY | GP 6117179 | $1,000,000 | 03/15/2003 | 05/06/2003 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY | GP 6117179 | $1,000,000 | 03/15/2003 | 03/27/2003 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | 259 01 18 63 | $0 | 02/03/1998 | 03/27/2003 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SOUTHERN GUARANTY INSURANCE CO. | GLA0928 | $1,000,000 | 02/03/1996 | 03/15/2003 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | SOUTHERN GUARANTY INSURANCE CO. | GLA0928 | $0 | 02/03/1996 | 02/03/1998 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6585203 | $0 | 02/03/1996 | 02/03/1996 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC310783 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | 11/18/2004 | REVOKED | 04/05/2010 |
| MC310783 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | 09/19/2024 | - | - |
| MC310783 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | 06/08/2010 | REVOKED | 08/21/2024 |
| MC310783 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 03/18/1997 | REVOKED | 03/31/2004 |
| MC310783 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/02/2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/30/2015 |
| MC310783 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/01/2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/02/2004 |
| MC310783 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/29/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/25/2016 |
| MC310783 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/29/2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/27/2008 |
| MC310783 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/28/2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/27/2014 |
| MC310783 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/28/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/21/2007 |
| MC310783 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/28/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/28/2006 |
| MC310783 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/28/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/21/2005 |
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