Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 279975 ·
Howard E Thomas Inc
5 power unitsavg 4.3 yrLocal · 1 statesWALTERBORO, SC93/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.3Avg age (yr)
2020–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.3 yr
Model years 2020–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — 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
HOWARD E THOMAS INC (USDOT 279975) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 7, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 9, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 9, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 16, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 9, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOWARD E THOMAS INC's USDOT number?
HOWARD E THOMAS INC's USDOT number is 279975.
Is HOWARD E THOMAS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 9, 2026. HOWARD E THOMAS INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is HOWARD E THOMAS INC's safety record?
HOWARD E THOMAS INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HOWARD E THOMAS INC's fleet?
HOWARD E THOMAS INC operates 5 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOWARD E THOMAS INC based?
HOWARD E THOMAS INC is based in WALTERBORO, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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