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Carrier profile · USDOT 214880 · MC-165324

E STERLING HOUGARD

1 power unitsavg 6 yrLocal · 2 statesKARLSTAD, MN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-165324 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.0Avg age (yr)
2016–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(218) 436-2803Email dispatchESHOUGARD@ICLOUD.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileReincarnated carrier — prior authority revoked
Operating authority44 yr active
since 1982
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
▼ 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

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

6 yr

Model years 2016–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityFlagged

44 yr unchanged

Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.

AI readLocal operator, 44-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is E STERLING HOUGARD safe to work with?

Is E STERLING HOUGARD safe to load? E STERLING HOUGARD (USDOT 214880, MC-165324) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in KARLSTAD, MN, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 44 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 3 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (85/100), with the leading concern: reincarnated carrier — prior authority revoked. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
ESE STERLING HOUGARD 85
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Frequently asked

What is E STERLING HOUGARD's USDOT number?

E STERLING HOUGARD's USDOT number is 214880, and its motor carrier number is MC-165324.

Is E STERLING HOUGARD authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, E STERLING HOUGARD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is E STERLING HOUGARD's safety record?

E STERLING HOUGARD has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 85/100 (tier: review).

How big is E STERLING HOUGARD's fleet?

E STERLING HOUGARD operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is E STERLING HOUGARD based?

E STERLING HOUGARD is based in KARLSTAD, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.