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Carrier profile · USDOT 2473448 · MC-855411 ·
Lewis C Howard Inc
93 power unitsavg 9.7 yrRegional · 3 statesKALAMAZOO, MI80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-855411 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
93Power units
32 observed · MCS-150
46Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.7Avg age (yr)
2000–2023 · vPIC
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USDOT registration1212 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo35.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
6 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.7 yr
Model years 2000–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
LEWIS C HOWARD INC (USDOT 2473448) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. effective Oct 24, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 35.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 49 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 28 vehicle-level and 49 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 93 power units and 99 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 7, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is LEWIS C HOWARD INC's USDOT number?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC's USDOT number is 2473448, and its motor carrier number is MC-855411.
Is LEWIS C HOWARD INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. LEWIS C HOWARD INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is LEWIS C HOWARD INC's safety record?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC has a 35.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 75 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is LEWIS C HOWARD INC's fleet?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC operates 93 power units and 99 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LEWIS C HOWARD INC based?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC is based in KALAMAZOO, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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