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LEWIS C HOWARD INC
760 E VINE STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49001
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Due-diligence certificate
93
Power Units
99
Drivers
6
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Not Rated
Safety Rating
81
Inspections
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Public record
8 events tracked · latest Sep 9, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 7
- Jul 23, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jul 23, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jul 22, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
- Jul 9, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Feb 13, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Jan 27, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Jan 19, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameLEWIS C HOWARD INC
DOT Number2473448
MC Number855411
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationKalamazoo, Michigan
Added02/05/2014
MCS-15004/07/2026
Contact Details
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EmailSign in to view
Physical Address760 E VINE STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49001
Mailing Address760 E VINE STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49001
Other Companies at This Address
Address760 E VINE STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
1
Others here
1
Distinct phones
1
Active
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWIS C HOWARD INC this company | 2473448 | Sign in | Active |
| LC HOWARD | 343634 | Sign in | Inactive |
Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC855411
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating11 years
All Docket Numbers
MC855411
Cargo Transported
General FreightMetal; Sheets, Coils, RollsPaper Products
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure .98 · 8 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .16 · 3 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 4.98 · 15 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage4,362,369 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
99
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
99
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingNot Rated
Total Crashes (24-mo)6
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS29.0% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review05/17/2023
Insurance
Amount$1,000,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 07/10/2026
CompanyNATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
Policy #MVP 8300014-00
Last checked09/08/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet93 units
Drivers99
Mileage4,362,369 mi
Operating11 years
MCS-15004/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)6
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away6
Driver Inspections
Total50
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total31
Out of Service9
OOS Rate29.0%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 05/17/2023
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.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
4 · 1 OOS -
2024
27 · 3 OOS ▲
2025
25 · 6 OOS ▲
2026
15 · 3 OOS ▼
Crashes
2023
3 crashes -
2024
0 crashes ▼
2025
3 crashes ▲
2026
3 crashes =
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jul 2026, 48 inspections, 9 resulted in out-of-service (18.8% OOS rate).
Vehicle Out-of-Service
11 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (9)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | ROSEVILLE | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 01/27/2026 | Kalamazoo | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Fog/Smog | Water | Dusk |
| 01/19/2026 | Coloma Twp | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Freezing Rain | Water | Daylight |
| 12/04/2025 | THREE RIVERS | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Fog/Smog | Water | Dark - Unknown |
| 06/05/2025 | LAKE (TOWNSHIP OF) | OH | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Rain | Wet | Daylight |
| 01/08/2025 | PAW PAW | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Fog/Smog | Ice | Daylight |
| 12/15/2023 | KALAMAZOO | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 11/01/2023 | ELKHART | IN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Rain | Wet | Dusk |
| 09/19/2023 | KALAMAZOO | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
47 roadside violations across 48 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
23 violations · 11 OOS
Unsafe Driving
21 violations · 0 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
3 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (71)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | BROOKLYN OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/23/2026 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | BROOKLYN OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/22/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MI | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/09/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/11/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/20/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MI | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/19/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/11/2026 | MI | Full (Level I) | MI | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/03/2026 | MI | Full (Level I) | MI | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/25/2026 | IN | Full (Level I) | CHESTERTON IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/26/2026 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | CHESTERTON IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/20/2026 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/17/2026 | IN | Full (Level I) | CHESTERTON IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/22/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | WB I-96 @ INKSTER RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/15/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | W/B I94 NEAR SANDSTONE RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/03/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | W I 94 @ N DEARING RD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/03/2025 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHAGRIN FALLS OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/25/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/12/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CORUNNA IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/12/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | W/BI69@MARTIN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/07/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/28/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | EB SCALE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/24/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | W/B I94 @ HAWKINS RD | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/18/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | NB I-69@28MM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/10/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/04/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | SUGARLOAF REST AREA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/29/2025 | IN | Full (Level I) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/29/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | E I 94 @ RACE RD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/27/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/08/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | NB I-69 @ MM 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/28/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/17/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/01/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | WB I-94 AT REST AREA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/23/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHESTERTON IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/23/2025 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | WARREN IN | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/22/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | E N AVE AT SPRINKLE RD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/16/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | CLEVELAND ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/15/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | RIVERVIEW AND MT OLIVET RD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/25/2025 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/30/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | E/B I-94 @ ELM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/27/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | AUBURN IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/17/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WARREN IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/03/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | CHESTERTON IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/24/2024 | MI | Full (Level I) | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/18/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHESTERTON IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/28/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | EB I-94 @ S FLETCHER RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/03/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ANGOLA IN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/12/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | EB I-94@104MM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/20/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | CHESTERTON IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/19/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/26/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/12/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/12/2024 | MI | Full (Level I) | SB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/06/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | COLDWATER WEIGH STATION | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/06/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | E/B SCALE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/20/2024 | MI | Full (Level I) | COLDWATER SCALE | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/15/2024 | MI | Full (Level I) | COLDWATER SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/15/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHESTERTON EB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/30/2024 | MI | Full (Level I) | US 131 @ STEARS RD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/05/2024 | MI | Full (Level I) | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/03/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/03/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | BRISTOL IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/08/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/21/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | WARREN IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/15/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | WARREN IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/29/2024 | IN | Full (Level I) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/26/2024 | IN | Full (Level I) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/28/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/07/2023 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | I94 W/B @ CONCORD RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/15/2023 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | SAGINAW HWY | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/29/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections50
Unsafe Driving
8 viols
HOS Compliance
3 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
15 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-166931-00 | $750,000 | 12/15/2014 | 05/06/2015 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-166931-00 | $750,000 | 12/15/2014 | 06/15/2015 | Name Changed |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-166931-00 | $750,000 | 05/06/2015 | 01/08/2018 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-166931-00 | $750,000 | 05/06/2015 | 01/10/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-060986-01 | $750,000 | 01/08/2018 | 10/24/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-060986-01 | $750,000 | 01/08/2018 | 11/17/2022 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC855411 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/14/2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/09/2018 |
| MC855411 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/21/2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/02/2022 |
| MC855411 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/11/2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/07/2015 |
| MC855411 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 03/02/2015 | - | - |
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