Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
93 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2473448 · MC-855411 ·
Lewis C Howard Inc
93 power unitsavg 9.6 yrRegional · 3 statesKALAMAZOO, MI87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-855411 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
93Power units
34 observed · MCS-150
48Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.6Avg age (yr)
2000–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.6 yr
Model years 2000–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
LEWIS C HOWARD INC (USDOT 2473448) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. effective Oct 24, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 30 vehicle-level and 50 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 93 power units and 99 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 7, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is LEWIS C HOWARD INC's USDOT number?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC's USDOT number is 2473448, and its motor carrier number is MC-855411.
Is LEWIS C HOWARD INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. LEWIS C HOWARD INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is LEWIS C HOWARD INC's safety record?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 78 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is LEWIS C HOWARD INC's fleet?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC operates 93 power units and 99 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LEWIS C HOWARD INC based?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC is based in KALAMAZOO, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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