Houff Corporation
USDOT 135386 · MC-830310 · Mount Crawford, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Houff Corporation (dba Houff's Feed and Fertilizer Company Inc) is a corporation based in Mount Crawford, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 143 power units and 75 drivers, which ranks it #38 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 21 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 30.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Houff Corporation |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Houff's Feed and Fertilizer Company Inc |
| USDOT number | 135386 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-830310 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | Rt 1 Box 232 Sr 276, Mount Crawford, VA 22841 |
| Phone | (540) 234-9246 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 135386.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 103 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.52 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 1,833,337 miles reported for 2025 – about 12,821 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 75 CDL drivers; 75 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Houff Corporation | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.8% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 63% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 84% lower than average |
| Inspections | 21 | 21 with a driver check, 13 with a vehicle check, 13 BASIC violations recorded, 8 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 18, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Virginia
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Virginia carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Hot-Rock Haulers LLC USDOT 1496668 | South Boston | 200 | 132 | 209 | 16.4% | 13 |
| Ibv LLC USDOT 1750497 | Portsmouth | 129 | 118 | 166 | 32.7% | 6 |
Other carriers near Mount Crawford
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sysco Virginia LLC USDOT 418347 | Harrisonburg | 121 | 145 | 39 | 10.0% | 7 |
| Appalachian Freight Carriers Inc USDOT 32173 | Edinburg | 96 | 86 | 55 | 23.5% | 9 |
| Stepanov Trucking LLC USDOT 1171309 | Mt Crawford | 95 | 72 | 170 | 15.5% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Houff Corporation?
Houff Corporation is registered with USDOT number 135386 and operating authority MC-830310.
How many trucks does Houff Corporation have?
It reports 143 power units (69 tractors, 16 straight trucks) and 103 trailers, with 75 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 10, 2026).
Where is Houff Corporation located?
Its registered physical address is in Mount Crawford, Virginia 22841.
What is the out-of-service rate of Houff Corporation?
Over 24 months, 30.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.