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Carrier profile · USDOT 279975 · Updated 06/13/2026

HOWARD E THOMAS INC

5 power unitsavg 4.3 yrLocal · 1 statesWALTERBORO, SC
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linkslowcountry.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.3Avg age (yr)
2020–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(843) 549-5529Email dispatchHET@LOWCOUNTRY.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Established 40 yearsNo reported crashesVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority39 yr active
since 1986
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo40.0%
▲ 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

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.3 yr

Model years 2020–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

39 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 39-yr authority, 40% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is HOWARD E THOMAS INC safe to work with?

Is HOWARD E THOMAS INC safe to load? HOWARD E THOMAS INC (USDOT 279975) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in WALTERBORO, SC, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 39 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 11 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
HEHOWARD E THOMAS INC 86
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Frequently asked

What is HOWARD E THOMAS INC's USDOT number?

HOWARD E THOMAS INC's USDOT number is 279975.

Is HOWARD E THOMAS INC authorized to operate?

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

What is HOWARD E THOMAS INC's safety record?

HOWARD E THOMAS INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is HOWARD E THOMAS INC's fleet?

HOWARD E THOMAS INC operates 5 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HOWARD E THOMAS INC based?

HOWARD E THOMAS INC is based in WALTERBORO, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.

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