Howard Fertilizer & Chemical Co Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Orlando, FL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 230 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 50 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 50 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 88% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 79% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 87% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 67% | 88% | 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 | 4 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 10 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 12 | 12 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | AL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 12, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 1.02 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.02 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 4.58 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.58 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 8 states. Top state FL accounts for 61% of activity. Activity outside home state (FL): 39%.
+3 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FL |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 2 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | 39375A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 393110B1C | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1100 lbs. or less | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 3922SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 38395LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 39141B10MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 3939BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 39375A1TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |