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Carrier profile · USDOT 531539 · MC-269477 · Updated 06/13/2026

CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC

27 power unitsavg 7.8 yrRegional · 6 statesPRINCETON, KY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-269477 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
27Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(270) 365-6764Email dispatchCHADHOWTONTRUCKING@HOTMAIL.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 fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration33 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo36.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
2 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

27 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.8 yr

Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

33 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 33-yr registration, 36% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC safe to work with?

Is CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC safe to load? CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 531539, MC-269477) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in PRINCETON, KY, operating 27 power units and 22 drivers. Operating authority has been active 33 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 30 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 36.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), 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
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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?

As of 2026-06-13, 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 36.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 30 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (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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