Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 84329 · MC-116886 ·
Howell's Motor Freight Inc
1 power unitavg 9.3 yrMulti-region · 8 statesCLOVERDALE, VA81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-116886 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
56 observed · MCS-150
53Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.3 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC (USDOT 84329) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 17, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT effective Mar 1, 2014 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 26.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 17, 2026.
The carrier received 76 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 30 vehicle-level and 76 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 17, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 17, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 11, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 17, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 17, 2003 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC's USDOT number?
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC's USDOT number is 84329, and its motor carrier number is MC-116886.
Is HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 17, 2026. HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC's safety record?
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC has a 26.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 151 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC's fleet?
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC based?
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC is based in CLOVERDALE, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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