Lewis C Howard Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Kalamazoo, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 93 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 93 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 740 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 93 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 93 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 68% | 94% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 70% | 97% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 65% | 93% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 8 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 9 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2026 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 1.23 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.17 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 4.83 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 3 states. Top state MI accounts for 62% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 38%.
| 12 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| MI |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 39216AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |