Lewis C Howard INC Safety Record
DOT# 2473448 · Kalamazoo, MI 49001 · 2693440144
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/26/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Lewis C Howard INC (DOT# 2473448) in Kalamazoo, Michigan has 72 inspections on record with 71 violations and a 19.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 71 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 72 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/20/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/15/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/03/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 12/03/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 11/25/2025 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| 11/12/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-JAN-26 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-JAN-26 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-JAN-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-JUN-25 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-DEC-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Interstate Ins Co. of Hawaii, Inc. | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.