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Carrier profile · USDOT 1203470 · Updated 06/13/2026

MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD

DBA L AND T TRUCKING

6 power unitsavg 14 yrLocal · 1 statesMOZELLE, KY
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
14.0Avg age (yr)
2001–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(606) 374-5367Email dispatchmikechoward@hotmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 23 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority22 yr active
since 2004
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14 yr

Model years 2001–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

22 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 22-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD safe to work with?

Is MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD safe to load? MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD (USDOT 1203470) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in MOZELLE, KY, operating 6 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 22 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 17 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
MWMICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD 82
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Frequently asked

What is MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD's USDOT number?

MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD's USDOT number is 1203470.

Is MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD is active in the FMCSA register.

What is MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD's safety record?

MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD's fleet?

MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD operates 6 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD based?

MICHAEL WAYNE HOWARD is based in MOZELLE, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.