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Carrier profile · USDOT 1984333 · MC-1813859 · Updated Jul 29, 2026
HOWARD FONTENOT
DBA FONTENOT TRUCKING
4 power unitsLocal · 2 statesPORT ARTHUR, TX100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1813859 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
15.3Avg age (yr)
2006–2015 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 29, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 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 peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOWARD FONTENOT (USDOT 1984333) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 29, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 29, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 29, 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 Jul 29, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOWARD FONTENOT's USDOT number?
HOWARD FONTENOT's USDOT number is 1984333, and its motor carrier number is MC-1813859.
Is HOWARD FONTENOT authorized to operate?
As of Jul 29, 2026, HOWARD FONTENOT is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOWARD FONTENOT's safety record?
HOWARD FONTENOT has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HOWARD FONTENOT's fleet?
HOWARD FONTENOT operates 4 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOWARD FONTENOT based?
HOWARD FONTENOT is based in PORT ARTHUR, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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