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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 426141 · MC236686 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Howe Freightways Inc

Rockford, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1990
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal Containers+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (815) 316-1002
40
Power units
40
Drivers
48
Inspections · 24 mo
4
Crashes · 24 mo
3.8M
Annual miles
36 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
15.8%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 19 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 48 inspections
Crashes
4
0 fatal1 injury4 tow-away
Crash rate 0.53 per 1M mi
Total inspections
48
Driver inspections
48
Vehicle inspections
19
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2010)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC236686
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · United States Fire Insurance Company · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
40
Power units
40
Trucks
24
Tractors owned
39
Trailers owned
40
Drivers
40
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
3,760,502 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
426141
MC / docket
MC-236686
Legal name
Howe Freightways Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 1, 1990
Last MCS-150
Dec 9, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
40 (40)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Howe Freightways Inc's USDOT number?

Howe Freightways Inc's USDOT number is 426141 and its docket number is MC236686.

Is Howe Freightways Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Howe Freightways Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 48 roadside inspections, a 15.8% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 4 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Howe Freightways Inc's fleet?

40 power units and 40 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 9, 2025.

What insurance does Howe Freightways Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Howe Freightways Inc located?

Howe Freightways Inc is located at 2716 8TH St, Rockford, IL, 61109-1121. Phone: (815) 316-1002.

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