Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
27 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 531539 · MC-269477 ·
Chad Howton Trucking LLC
27 power unitsavg 5.3 yrRegional · 6 statesPRINCETON, KY69/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-269477 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
27Power units
14 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.3 yr
Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — 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
CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 531539) has a Vektor safety score of 69/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Oct 28, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 23 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 27 power units and 22 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 5, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 30, 2019 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 531539, and its motor carrier number is MC-269477.
Is CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026. CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 38 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 69/100 (tier: review).
How big is CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC operates 27 power units and 22 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC based?
CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC is based in PRINCETON, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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