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Carrier profile · USDOT 426141 · MC-236686 · Updated 06/15/2026

HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC

40 power unitsavg 10.5 yrMulti-region · 9 statesROCKFORD, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-236686 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkshowefrtwys.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
40Power units
26 observed · MCS-150
30Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.5Avg age (yr)
2002–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(815) 316-1002Email dispatchaburds@howefrtwys.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-15

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority35 yr active
since 1990
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo11.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

40 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.5 yr

Model years 2002–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

35 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 35-yr authority, 12% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC safe to work with?

Is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC safe to load? HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC (USDOT 426141, MC-236686) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ROCKFORD, IL, operating 40 power units and 40 drivers. Operating authority has been active 35 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 70 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 11.8% (below the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-15.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-15
HFHOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC 88
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Frequently asked

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?

As of 2026-06-15, HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC's safety record?

HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC has a 11.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 70 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 states.