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Carrier profile · USDOT 967428 · MC-15959 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE
DBA HOWARD LUMBER COMPANY
36 power unitsavg 5.6 yrRegional · 5 statesSTATESBORO, GA87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-15959 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
36Power units
22 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
2009–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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
Watch · 2
USDOT registration2525 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo27.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.6 yr
Model years 2009–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE (USDOT 967428) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA effective Nov 30, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 27.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 38 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 36 power units and 39 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 19, 2023 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE's USDOT number?
HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE's USDOT number is 967428, and its motor carrier number is MC-15959.
Is HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE's safety record?
HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE has a 27.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 63 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE's fleet?
HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE operates 36 power units and 39 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE based?
HOWARD LUMBER AND HARDWARE is based in STATESBORO, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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