HOWLIN HOUNDS EXPRESS LLC
Des Moines, IA · MC 1206551
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 note
- Suspension notice in the last 12 months; authority is active now
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 3576495 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | HOWLIN HOUNDS EXPRESS LLC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 1206551 |
| Reported physical address | 3913 E OVID AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50317, US |
| Reported business phone | (515) 339-5516 |
| Reported power units | 10 |
| Reported drivers | 8 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Robert Bullington, Melissa Bullington |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Not reported |
| Safety rating date | Not reported |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 13 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 23.1% (3 of 13) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.0% (1 of 5) |
| Violations | 8 across 5 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 3 |
| Crashes | 0 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 0 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3958A1HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed23922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation13922SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit13922SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit139345DBAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Compare the reported Des Moines record
HOWLIN HOUNDS EXPRESS LLC reports 10 power units. The Des Moines, Iowa directory contains 2,462 census records, of which 2,095 report at least one power unit.
Reported cargo and business classification
HOWLIN HOUNDS EXPRESS LLC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 14 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Logs, poles, beams and lumber
- Building materials
- Fresh produce
- Livestock
- Grain, feed and hay
- Meat
- U.S. mail
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
- Construction
Fleet size in local context
| Power units | Records | Share of all city records |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 367 | 14.9% |
| 1 | 1,195 | 48.5% |
| 2–5 | 559 | 22.7% |
| 6–20: this carrier’s band | 224 | 9.1% |
| 21–100 | 87 | 3.5% |
| Over 100 | 30 | 1.2% |
| Unknown / other | 0 | 0.0% |
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Feb 25, 2021
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Aug 19, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
Source publication, carrier filing and our observation dates describe different events. An older filing date alone does not establish noncompliance.
Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1206551 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1206551 | Canal Insurance Company | $750,000 | Oct 03, 2026 | BMC-91X | CT8011593861 |
| MC1206551 | Trisura Insurance Company | $750,000 | Oct 03, 2025 | BMC-91X | 29T100697 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against HOWLIN HOUNDS EXPRESS LLC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension NoticeMC-1206551 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
- GrantedMC1206551 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
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Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 3576495. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsMetal sheets, coils and rollsLogs, poles, beams and lumberRefrigerated foodDry bulk commoditiesFresh produce
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