Carrier profile · USDOT 781989 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Lester James Howard
DBA JOHN HOWARD TRUCKING
9 power unitsDALLAS, OR0/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNOUT-OF-SERVICE ORDER
Safety
Roadside out-of-service rates versus the national benchmark, inspection and crash trends, decoded violation themes, and ELD / hours-of-service integrity — the full safety picture behind the verdict.
Active federal out-of-service order — do not tender
Unsatisfactory = Unfit · ordered Feb 11, 2004
FMCSA has ordered this carrier to cease operations. Verify current status with FMCSA before any tender.
Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative
No roadside inspections on record.
Roadside inspection history· 24 charted calendar months · vehicle / driver level · any-OOS overlay
No roadside inspections on the FMCSA record in this window
BASIC categories· CSA SMS · Aug 2026
Unsafe Driving
0violations
Hours-of-Service
0violations
Driver Fitness
0violations
Controlled Substances
0violations
Vehicle Maintenance
0violations
Crash history· 7 total · 0 in 24 mo
Total crashes
In last 24 mo
Fatal
Injury
| Year | Crashes | Fatal | Injury | Tow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2006 | OR | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 22, 2005 | OR | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 29, 2003 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2003 | OR | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2003 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2003 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 21, 1999 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes |