Howard E Thomas INC Safety Record
DOT# 279975 · Walterboro, SC 29488-3949 · 8435495529
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/26/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Howard E Thomas INC (DOT# 279975) in Walterboro, South Carolina has 12 inspections on record with 24 violations and a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C.
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 · 24 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 · 12 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 | SC | 1 | 0 |
| 12/11/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/08/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 09/25/2024 | SC | 4 | 0 |
| 04/25/2024 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/14/2023 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/22/2023 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/17/2023 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/31/2023 | SC | 0 | 1 |
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.