D R Howard Lumber Company LLC
Plantersville, TX
D R Howard Lumber Company LLC is an active motor carrier based in Plantersville, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3654207. It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 1 roadside inspection, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 3654207
- MC
- None on file
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Based in
- Plantersville, TX
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
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FMCSA data ↓
2
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2021 (5 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2028 (set by USDOT 3654207's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 18, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 2021, about 5 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 100,000 fleet miles in 2025, about 50,000 miles per power unit.
- Only 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, which is too few for its out-of-service rates to be statistically meaningful.
- 79 other USDOT registrations list Plantersville, TX as their physical address.
Equipment
What D R Howard Lumber Company LLC runs, and the government record each item comes from (2 of its VINs decoded):
- Flatbed Confirmed by VIN 1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
D R Howard Lumber Company LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 100,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
2
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by D R HOWARD LUMBER COMPANY LLC
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 4, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 1 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 1 | 50% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (2)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPXD49X7FD257246 | 1N77602 | TX | 2015 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 1UYFS2481YA222201 | 175C560 | TX | 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jun 2026 |
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
8
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 | TX | Full | 8 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Is D R Howard Lumber Company LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does D R HOWARD LUMBER COMPANY LLC operate?
D R HOWARD LUMBER COMPANY LLC's equipment on government records: Flatbed (1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections).
Is D R HOWARD LUMBER COMPANY LLC's authority currently active?
D R HOWARD LUMBER COMPANY LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is D R Howard Lumber Company LLC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2028 (set by USDOT 3654207's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 18, 2026.
What is D R Howard Lumber Company LLC's safety record?
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 1 roadside inspection, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
D R HOWARD LUMBER COMPANY LLC has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9 — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 6 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
6 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for D R HOWARD LUMBER COMPANY LLC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
These carriers list the same physical street, city, and state in FMCSA's public database. Shared addresses commonly reflect legitimate co-located businesses, multi-fleet owners, or registered-agent services. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 1 roadside inspection in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 0 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 1 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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