HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
89586
MC Number
164923
Fleet Size
98
Total Drivers
114
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 11, 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 TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in ELLISVILLE, Mississippi, operating 98 power units with 114 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 1.2% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 3 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 84 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 Mississippi is 13.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.9% across 12,310 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
84
Total
62%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
National Interstate Insurance Company — eff. Mar 1, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Sep 10, 2019
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Oct 12, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
3
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #89586) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC has 84 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 3 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 HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC operates 98 power units with 114 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC located?
HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC is based in ELLISVILLE, Mississippi at 107 NEHI ROAD, 39437-2041. Phone: (601) 477-2080.
What are HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?
HOWARD TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.2%, 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 48.1%, 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.