Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
27 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 531539 · MC-269477 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Chad Howton Trucking LLC
27 power unitsavg 7.5 yrRegional · 6 statesPRINCETON, KY75/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-269477 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
27Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.5Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo30.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.5 yr
Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 531539) has a Vektor safety score of 75/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 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 as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 30.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 21 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 27 power units and 22 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 5, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 30, 2019 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 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?
As of Jun 13, 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 30.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 32 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (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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