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Carrier profile · USDOT 458156 · MC249246 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Howard E Burnell

DBA Burnell's Towing · West Baldwin, ME · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1991
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseWater Well
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (207) 625-8942
2
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
20K
Annual miles
35 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% · 0 of 0 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
0
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
MC249246
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Mar 8, 2009Liability (BIPD) · Acadia Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Acadia Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseWater Well
Annual mileage
20,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
458156
MC / docket
MC-249246
Legal name
Howard E Burnell
DBA
Burnell's Towing
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 17, 1991
Last MCS-150
Jun 2, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Individual

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 E Burnell's USDOT number?

Howard E Burnell's USDOT number is 458156 and its docket number is MC249246.

Is Howard E Burnell authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Howard E Burnell's safety record?

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

How big is Howard E Burnell's fleet?

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

What insurance does Howard E Burnell carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acadia Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Howard E Burnell located?

Howard E Burnell is located at 230 Douglas Hill Rd, West Baldwin, ME, 04091. Phone: (207) 625-8942.

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