HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC

DOT #84329 • MC #311263
Active

HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in CLOVERDALE, VA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 84329 and MC number 311263. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC reports a fleet of 105 power units and 71 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Refrigerated Food, and Beverages. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 87 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 1.15% and 9 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in GA, KY, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN, and US. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of December 2003. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC
DOT Number
84329
MC Number
311263
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 1, 1974

Location

Physical Address
51 SIMMONS DRIVE
CLOVERDALE, VA 24077
Mailing Address
P O BOX 12308
ROANOKE, VA 24024

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
105
Total Drivers
71
Truck Units
105
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
General Freight Refrigerated Food Beverages

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT 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.

87
Total Inspections
27
Inspections with Violations
7
Out-of-Service Violations
1.15%
Driver OOS Rate
18.75%
Vehicle OOS Rate
9
Reportable Crashes
5
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Dec 17, 2003

Operating Authority

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 HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 116886 Active Active Inactive
MC 311263 None None Pending

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2014-03-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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Shipper History

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