Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
40 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Howe Freightways IncUSDOT 426141ROCKFORD, IL
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
40Reported power
25 seen in inspections
28Trailers seen
Inspection records
9.9Avg age (yr)
2001–2024 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Clear under the current scoring — review the flagged signal below before loading.Fatal crash on record
Fatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.36 years since first USDOT registrationFMCSA registration record dates to 1990.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 77 inspections.
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Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
40Reported power
25 seen in inspections
28Trailers seen
Inspection records
9.9Avg age (yr)
2001–2024 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
9.9 yr
Model years 2001–2024. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
36 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1990. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC (USDOT 426141) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Oct 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 5.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 44 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 17 vehicle-level and 44 driver-level — across 9 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 40 power units and 40 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 9, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 29, 2010 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC's USDOT number?
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC's USDOT number is 426141, and its motor carrier number is MC-236686.
Is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: Active; Broker: Active.
What is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC's safety record?
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC has a 5.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 77 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC's fleet?
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC operates 40 power units and 40 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC based?
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC is based in ROCKFORD, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 jurisdictions.