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Carrier profile · USDOT 1989583 · Updated 06/13/2026

BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC

40 power unitsavg 7.1 yrLocal · 2 statesCHARLES CITY, VA
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linksbrucehowardcontracting.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
40Power units
13 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.1Avg age (yr)
2013–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(804) 966-5825Email dispatchbettyhoward@brucehowardcontracting.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 17 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageMultiple injury crashes
Operating authority16 yr active
since 2010
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

40 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.1 yr

Model years 2013–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

16 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 16-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC safe to work with?

Is BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC safe to load? BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC (USDOT 1989583) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CHARLES CITY, VA, operating 40 power units and 36 drivers. Operating authority has been active 16 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 23 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
BHBRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC 94
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Frequently asked

What is BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC's USDOT number?

BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC's USDOT number is 1989583.

Is BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC's safety record?

BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 23 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).

How big is BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC's fleet?

BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC operates 40 power units and 36 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC based?

BRUCE HOWARD CONTRACTING INC is based in CHARLES CITY, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.