HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/426141-howe-freightways-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:17 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC236686
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (815) 316-1002, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC236686.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC236686 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT46723A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC236686 | — | United States Fire Insurance Company Policy 612425775 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Dec 16, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 18 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 45 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | MN | 3 | 7 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | WI | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | WI | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 1, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
36 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 75 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 3 | 69.4% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 19.4% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 11.1% | 14.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 2 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B3C | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Henryville, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Zionsville, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Hixton, WI | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | New Lenox Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 426141 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC236686 |
| Legal name | HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 40 |
| Drivers | 40 |
| Annual mileage | 3,760,502 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 29, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 1, 1990 · 35 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 9, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC
Is HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC's operating authority allow?
MC236686: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 426141. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (815) 316-1002, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC236686, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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