Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 4216324 · MC-1628971 · Updated Jul 3, 2026
HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC
1 power unitLocal · 1 statesBARDSTOWN, KY50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1628971 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.5Avg age (yr)
2012–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 3, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration22 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · 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
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC (USDOT 4216324) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective May 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 3, 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 3, 2026.
The carrier received 1 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 1 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 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 3, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 17, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC's USDOT number?
HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC's USDOT number is 4216324, and its motor carrier number is MC-1628971.
Is HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 3, 2026, HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC's safety record?
HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 1 federal roadside inspection in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC's fleet?
HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC based?
HOWARDS METAL SUPPLY LLC is based in BARDSTOWN, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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