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Carrier profile · USDOT 1408329 · MC533802 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Eric Howton Inc

Minatare, NE · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2005
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGrain, Feed, HayGravel
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (308) 641-3539
2
Power units
1
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
33K
Annual miles
21 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
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
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC533802
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 1, 2019Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, HayGravel
Annual mileage
33,408 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1408329
MC / docket
MC-533802
Legal name
Eric Howton Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 22, 2005
Last MCS-150
Sep 29, 2025
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 Eric Howton Inc's USDOT number?

Eric Howton Inc's USDOT number is 1408329 and its docket number is MC533802.

Is Eric Howton Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Eric Howton Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Eric Howton Inc's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 29, 2025.

What insurance does Eric Howton Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company.

Where is Eric Howton Inc located?

Eric Howton Inc is located at 300277 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Minatare, NE, 69356. Phone: (308) 641-3539.

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