Carrier profile · USDOT 2166986 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Howard Bauer

DBA K & L Sealcoating · Belding, MI · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2011
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedSealcoating
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
15 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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Sealcoating
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2166986
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Howard Bauer
DBA
K & L Sealcoating
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 24, 2011
Last MCS-150
Jun 24, 2011
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
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 Howard Bauer's USDOT number?

Howard Bauer's USDOT number is 2166986.

Is Howard Bauer authorized to operate?

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

What is Howard Bauer's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Howard Bauer's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 24, 2011.

Where is Howard Bauer located?

Howard Bauer is located at 1105 W Ellis Ave, Belding, MI, 48809. Phone: (616) 794-7377.

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