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Carrier profile · USDOT 2577226 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Derek Lee Howell

DBA Howells Grading & Construction · Rockingham, NC · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2015
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMachinery, Large Objects
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (910) 417-8426
2
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
5,000
Annual miles
11 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large Objects
Annual mileage
5,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2577226
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Derek Lee Howell
DBA
Howells Grading & Construction
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Feb 3, 2015
Last MCS-150
Sep 12, 2023
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Derek Lee Howell's USDOT number?

Derek Lee Howell's USDOT number is 2577226.

Is Derek Lee Howell authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Derek Lee Howell's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Derek Lee Howell's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 12, 2023.

Where is Derek Lee Howell located?

Derek Lee Howell is located at 321 Northside Dr, Rockingham, NC, 28379. Phone: (910) 417-8426.

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