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Carrier profile · USDOT 1303562 · MC-505696 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC
21 power unitsavg 7.1 yrRegional · 6 statesELLISVILLE, MS86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-505696 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
15Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo46.246.2 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC (USDOT 1303562) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load 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 HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 46.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 21 power units and 21 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 23, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC's USDOT number?
HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC's USDOT number is 1303562, and its motor carrier number is MC-505696.
Is HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC's safety record?
HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC has a 46.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 31 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC's fleet?
HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC operates 21 power units and 21 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC based?
HOWARD DEDICATED OPERATIONS INC is based in ELLISVILLE, MS, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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