License Plate SD 44NKS9 (South Dakota) — Howes Oil Co Inc
USDOT 12728 · 2005 Dodge Ram
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Howes Oil Co Inc Active
- USDOT
- 12728
- MC
- 176951
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Power units
- 39
- Drivers
- 20
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 30
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 8.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-04). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate SD-44NKS9 appears in FMCSA inspection records 1 time. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 3D7KS28C75G753224 (2005 Dodge Ram). Most recent operating carrier: Howes Oil Co Inc (USDOT 12728). Vehicle make on file: Dodge (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate SD-44NKS9 (South Dakota) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. The most recent inspection activity under this plate was 2025-09-04. The latest inspection was in South Dakota, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2005 Dodge Ram — VIN 3D7KS28C75G753224 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 1 inspection on FMCSA record. The records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. OOS breakdown: 2 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (5), then Hazmat (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Howes Oil Co Inc (USDOT 12728) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Hazmat | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |