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Carrier profile · USDOT 1789197 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Howard Horst

DBA Horst Signs · Myerstown, PA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2008
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (717) 866-8899
15
Power units
16
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
40K
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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
—
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

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
15
Power units
5
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
16
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsConstruction
Annual mileage
40,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1789197
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Howard Horst
DBA
Horst Signs
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jul 7, 2008
Last MCS-150
Jun 30, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
16 (8)
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 Horst's USDOT number?

Howard Horst's USDOT number is 1789197.

Is Howard Horst authorized to operate?

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

What is Howard Horst'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 Horst's fleet?

15 power units and 16 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 30, 2025.

Where is Howard Horst located?

Howard Horst is located at 450 W Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA, 17067. Phone: (717) 866-8899.

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