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Carrier profile · USDOT 3876757 · MC1421028 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Howard's Cargo LLC

DBA Howards Cargo · Durham, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2022
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsPassengersCommodities Dry BulkPaper Products+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (704) 621-1729
13
Power units
13
Drivers
16
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
20K
Annual miles
4 yr
Registered
92
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 25.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
16.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 6 inspections
Driver out-of-service
25.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 4 of 16 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 50.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
16
Driver inspections
16
Vehicle inspections
6
People injured
2
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
MC1421028
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Apr 10, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Auto-Owners Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
13
Power units
13
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
10
Trailers owned
13
Drivers
13
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsPassengersCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionApplainces
Annual mileage
20,000 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3876757
MC / docket
MC-1421028
Legal name
Howard's Cargo LLC
DBA
Howards Cargo
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 4, 2022
Last MCS-150
Oct 2, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
13 (13)
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's Cargo LLC's USDOT number?

Howard's Cargo LLC's USDOT number is 3876757 and its docket number is MC1421028.

Is Howard's Cargo LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Howard's Cargo LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 16 roadside inspections, a 16.7% vehicle and 25.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Howard's Cargo LLC's fleet?

13 power units and 13 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 2, 2026.

What insurance does Howard's Cargo LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Auto-Owners Insurance Company.

Where is Howard's Cargo LLC located?

Howard's Cargo LLC is located at 13 Pumpkin Pl, Durham, NC, 27703. Phone: (704) 621-1729.

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