Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
14 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 884298 · MC-409523 ·
Houghton Trucking Inc
14 power unitsavg 12.1 yrMulti-region · 11 statesQUARRYVILLE, PA68/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-409523 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
14Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · 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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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average40.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average16.7% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Multiple injury crashes3 crashes involving injuries are on record.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
26 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2000 — 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
HOUGHTON TRUCKING INC (USDOT 884298) has a Vektor safety score of 68/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Jun 28, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 14 power units and 13 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 13, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 12, 2007 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOUGHTON TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
HOUGHTON TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 884298, and its motor carrier number is MC-409523.
Is HOUGHTON TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. HOUGHTON TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOUGHTON TRUCKING INC's safety record?
HOUGHTON TRUCKING INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 28 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).
How big is HOUGHTON TRUCKING INC's fleet?
HOUGHTON TRUCKING INC operates 14 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOUGHTON TRUCKING INC based?
HOUGHTON TRUCKING INC is based in QUARRYVILLE, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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