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HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC

DOT 426141MC 236686ActiveMotor CarrierBrokerInterstateUnited States Fire Insurance Company +1ROCKFORD, IL

COMPANY

Authority since
2005-12-05
MCS-150
2025-12-09 · 3,760,502 mi (2024)
Fleet
40 units · 39 trailers · 40 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
3,760,502 mi (2024)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 80%

ADDRESS

Physical
2716 8TH ST
ROCKFORD, IL 61109-1121
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
8153161002
Email
aburds@howefrtwys.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
MARK COUPER
Title
TREASURER
Email
mcouper@howefrtwys.com
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Auto Transport
Cargo types
8
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersFarm SuppliesConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
252 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
2 active
United States Fire Insurance Company
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
2 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
4.1%
3 / 74 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Moderate Risk

2 risk factors · 3 strengths · 6 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
67 crashes · 3 fatal · 25 with injuries · 62 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
96% — 71 clean of 74 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
4.1% — driver OOS 0, vehicle OOS 3

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
15 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-12-09

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
2 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,075,000

SUMMARY

5.0 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
1.6 violations per inspection
Low OOS rate 7% (last 24 mo)
96% clean inspections
Active BMC-84/85 bond $75K

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