LEWIS C HOWARD INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
2473448
MC Number
855411
Fleet Size
93
Total Drivers
99
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
LEWIS C HOWARD INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in KALAMAZOO, Michigan, operating 93 power units with 99 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. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 6 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 50 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Michigan is 12.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 76,432 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
50
Total
63%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. — eff. Oct 24, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
6
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is LEWIS C HOWARD INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for LEWIS C HOWARD INC (USDOT #2473448) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is LEWIS C HOWARD INC's safety record?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC has 50 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 6 matching crashes. 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 LEWIS C HOWARD INC operate?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC operates 93 power units with 99 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does LEWIS C HOWARD INC transport hazardous materials?
No. LEWIS C HOWARD INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is LEWIS C HOWARD INC located?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC is based in KALAMAZOO, Michigan at 760 E VINE STREET, 49001. Phone: (269) 344-0144.
What are LEWIS C HOWARD INC's out-of-service rates?
LEWIS C HOWARD INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 31.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.