CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC

AUTHORIZED
1428 HOPKINSVILLE ST, PRINCETON, KY, 42445|(270) 365-6764

USDOT

531539

MC Number

269477

Fleet Size

27

Total Drivers

22

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

CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in PRINCETON, Kentucky, operating 27 power units with 22 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 5.3% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 19 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate5.3%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate36.4%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Kentucky is 11.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 26.9% across 43,004 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

19

Total

63%

Driver %

Driver Inspections19
Vehicle Inspections11
Driver OOS Rate5.3%
Vehicle OOS Rate36.4%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — eff. Oct 28, 2024

$1,000,000ACTIVE

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

2

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes2

Frequently asked questions

Is CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC (USDOT #531539) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC's safety record?

CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC has 19 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 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 CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC operate?

CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC operates 27 power units with 22 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC transport hazardous materials?

No. CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC located?

CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC is based in PRINCETON, Kentucky at 1428 HOPKINSVILLE ST, 42445. Phone: (270) 365-6764.

What are CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rates?

CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 5.3%, 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 36.4%, 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.