HOWARD GATCHELL JR
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1242952
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
1
Total Drivers
2
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
HOWARD GATCHELL JR is a small intrastate only (non-hazmat) motor carrier based in GRANITE FALLS, Minnesota, operating 1 power unit with 2 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred.
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BASIC scores
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Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
0
Total
—
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is HOWARD GATCHELL JR authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for HOWARD GATCHELL JR (USDOT #1242952) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an intrastate only (non-hazmat) carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is HOWARD GATCHELL JR's safety record?
HOWARD GATCHELL JR has 0 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does HOWARD GATCHELL JR operate?
HOWARD GATCHELL JR operates 1 power unit with 2 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does HOWARD GATCHELL JR transport hazardous materials?
No. HOWARD GATCHELL JR does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is HOWARD GATCHELL JR located?
HOWARD GATCHELL JR is based in GRANITE FALLS, Minnesota at 5282 306TH AVENUE, 56241. Phone: (320) 564-4373.