Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 848071 · MC-1471642 ·
Stephen S Howley
DBA HOWLEY'S AUTOMOTIVE
5 power unitsMENDON, MA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1471642 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
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Load decision ·
Limited record
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No inspection history despite active fleetAn established carrier reporting 5 power units has no roadside inspections — a common shell/paper-carrier signal.Not enough inspection history to rateNo federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. There is no recent safety record to judge this carrier on — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
26 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2000 — 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
STEPHEN S HOWLEY (USDOT 848071) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier received 0 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 15, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is STEPHEN S HOWLEY's USDOT number?
STEPHEN S HOWLEY's USDOT number is 848071, and its motor carrier number is MC-1471642.
Is STEPHEN S HOWLEY authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 2026. STEPHEN S HOWLEY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
How big is STEPHEN S HOWLEY's fleet?
STEPHEN S HOWLEY operates 5 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STEPHEN S HOWLEY based?
STEPHEN S HOWLEY is based in MENDON, MA.
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