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Carrier profile · USDOT 1628289 · MC-1127135 · Updated 07/21/2026

HOWARD C VAGELE III

8 power unitsavg 2.2 yrLocal · 2 statesSELKIRK, NY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1127135 INACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
2.2Avg age (yr)
2017–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-21

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

Established 19 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
Operating authority19 yr active
since 2007
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo10.0%
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

8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

2.2 yr

Model years 2017–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

19 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 19-yr authority, 10% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is HOWARD C VAGELE III safe to work with?

Is HOWARD C VAGELE III safe to load? HOWARD C VAGELE III (USDOT 1628289, MC-1127135) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SELKIRK, NY, operating 8 power units and 10 drivers. Operating authority has been active 19 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 23 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 10.0% (below 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: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-21
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Frequently asked

What is HOWARD C VAGELE III's USDOT number?

HOWARD C VAGELE III's USDOT number is 1628289, and its motor carrier number is MC-1127135.

Is HOWARD C VAGELE III authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-21, HOWARD C VAGELE III is active in the FMCSA register.

What is HOWARD C VAGELE III's safety record?

HOWARD C VAGELE III has a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 23 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 HOWARD C VAGELE III's fleet?

HOWARD C VAGELE III operates 8 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HOWARD C VAGELE III based?

HOWARD C VAGELE III is based in SELKIRK, NY, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.