HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
426141
MC Number
236686
Fleet Size
40
Total Drivers
40
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 13, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in ROCKFORD, Illinois, operating 40 power units with 40 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 4 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 48 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 Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 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
48
Total
74%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Great West Casualty Co — eff. Oct 1, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
United States Fire Insurance Company — eff. Dec 16, 2025
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
4
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC (USDOT #426141) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC's safety record?
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC has 48 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 4 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 HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC operate?
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC operates 40 power units with 40 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC located?
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC is based in ROCKFORD, Illinois at 2716 8TH ST, 61109-1121. Phone: (815) 316-1002.
What are HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC's out-of-service rates?
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS 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 11.8%, 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.