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Carrier profile · USDOT 182546 · MC-309492 · Updated 07/26/2026

HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC

DBA HOWARD'S WRECKER SERVICE

28 power unitsavg 6.5 yrRegional · 4 statesMABLETON, GA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-309492 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkshowardswrecker.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
28Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(770) 432-2613Email dispatchnena@howardswrecker.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-26

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo77.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
6 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

28 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.5 yr

Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 52-yr authority, 78% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC safe to work with?

Is HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC safe to load? HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC (USDOT 182546, MC-309492) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in MABLETON, GA, operating 28 power units and 23 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 42 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 77.8% (above the 22.26% national average), with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-26.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-26
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Frequently asked

What is HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC's USDOT number?

HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC's USDOT number is 182546, and its motor carrier number is MC-309492.

Is HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-26, HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC's safety record?

HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC has a 77.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC's fleet?

HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC operates 28 power units and 23 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC based?

HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC is based in MABLETON, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.