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Carrier profile · USDOT 553644 · MC272568 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John H Ellsworth

DBA Howard Trailer & Transit LLC · Boscawen, NH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayU.S. Mail+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (603) 796-6132
2
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
56K
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC272568
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayU.S. MailAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
56,000 mi (2021)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
553644
MC / docket
MC-272568
Legal name
John H Ellsworth
DBA
Howard Trailer & Transit LLC
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 16, 1994
Last MCS-150
Mar 29, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
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 John H Ellsworth's USDOT number?

John H Ellsworth's USDOT number is 553644 and its docket number is MC272568.

Is John H Ellsworth authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is John H Ellsworth's safety record?

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

How big is John H Ellsworth's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 29, 2024.

Where is John H Ellsworth located?

John H Ellsworth is located at 71 River Road, Boscawen, NH, 03303. Phone: (603) 796-6132.

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