HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC is a motor carrier based in ROCKFORD, IL registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 426141 and MC number 236686. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since November 1990, a span of roughly 35 years. HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC reports a fleet of 40 power units and 40 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Building Materials, Machinery, Large Objects, Farm Supplies, Construction, and Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 46 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 4 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in IA, IL, IN, MN, NE, NM, OH, and PA. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of October 2010. Operating authority is active for: common carrier, contract carrier, and broker.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 236686 | Active | Active | Active | 2005-12-05 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond | — | — | 2025-12-16 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 2025-10-01 00:00:00 |
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