HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC
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HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in CLOVERDALE, Virginia, registered with FMCSA since 1974. Their fleet consists of 106 commercial vehicles staffed by 79 drivers. Their vehicle out-of-service rate of 0.0% is below the national average of 20.7%, suggesting relatively well-maintained equipment. The carrier is authorized for hazardous materials transportation. Our composite safety score rates this carrier at 65/100, indicating a mixed safety profile that warrants closer review.
106
Power Units
79
Drivers
84329
USDOT #
65/100
Safety Score
Company Details
- Legal Name
- HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC
- USDOT Number
- 84329
- Entity Type
- CARRIER
- Address
- 51 SIMMONS DRIVE
CLOVERDALE, VA 24077 - Phone
- (540) 591-3205
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Last MCS-150 Update
- November 13, 2025
Inspection Record
| Type | Total | OOS | Rate | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 20.7% |
| Driver | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% |
Crash History
0
Fatal
5
Injury
8
Towaway
8
Total
Insurance
Insurer: THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
- BIPD Liability
- $750K(req: $750K)OK
- Cargo
- N/A
- Bond/Surety
- N/A
BASICs Safety Scores
Unsafe Driving0.89%
Crash IndicatorN/A
HOS Compliance0.2%
Vehicle Maintenance3.56%
Controlled Substances0.05%
Hazmat ComplianceN/A
Driver Fitness0.11%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance. Scores above 75% may trigger FMCSA intervention.
Location
51 SIMMONS DRIVE, CLOVERDALE, VA 24077
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What is HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC's USDOT number?
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC's USDOT number is 84329. The company is based in CLOVERDALE, Virginia.
Is HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC a safe trucking company?
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC has not received a formal safety rating from FMCSA. The company has had 1 vehicle inspections with a 0.0% out-of-service rate (national average: 20.7%). They have 8 reportable crashes on record.
How many trucks does HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC have?
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC operates 106 power units (trucks/commercial vehicles) and employs 79 drivers, according to their latest FMCSA filing.
Does HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC have adequate insurance?
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC has $750K in BIPD liability insurance on file (meets the required $750K). Insured by THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System