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Carrier profile · USDOT 893682 · MC-536971 · Updated 06/13/2026

HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC

36 power unitsavg 10.3 yrLocal · 1 statesAMARILLO, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-536971 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkshowellsand.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
36Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.3Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(806) 383-1721Email dispatchWCAUDY@HOWELLSAND.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority26 yr active
since 2000
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo26.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

36 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.3 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

26 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 26-yr authority, 26% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC safe to work with?

Is HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC safe to load? HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC (USDOT 893682, MC-536971) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in AMARILLO, TX, operating 36 power units and 12 drivers. Operating authority has been active 26 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 22 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 26.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (87/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
HSHOWELL SAND COMPANY INC 87
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Frequently asked

What is HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC's USDOT number?

HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 893682, and its motor carrier number is MC-536971.

Is HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC's safety record?

HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC has a 26.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 22 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).

How big is HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC's fleet?

HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC operates 36 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC based?

HOWELL SAND COMPANY INC is based in AMARILLO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.