FMCSA Carrier Profile
HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC
Rockford, IL
Active
Authority Active
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 6 mo
Authority
Active
MC-236686 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$75,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
4.4% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC236686
Surety Bond
Bond on file with United States Fire Insurance Company, since December 16, 2025
Authority Age
34 yrs, 6 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $75,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 29.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC236686
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
United States Fire Insurance Company
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 612425775
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT46723A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
426141
MC Number
MC-236686
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
December 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 1, 1990
Authority Granted
February 6, 1992
Annual Mileage
3,760,502 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2716 8th St, Rockford, IL 61109-1121
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mark Couper
Officer 2
Kenneth Howe
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Out-of-Service Rate
4.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
45 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.8%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 11th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
41
Vehicle Inspections
17
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate29.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (8.7pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9X9NJ144426 | 1 | Passed |
| July 10, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XK1DP9X6RJ334515 | 1 | Passed |
| June 29, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X3NJ144423 | 0 | Clean |
| May 1, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X5GJ497877 | 0 | Clean |
| April 3, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9X1LJ379321 | 0 | Clean |
| March 30, 2026 | IN | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X9NJ144426 | 1 | Passed |
| March 12, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X3LJ379319 | 0 | Clean |
| February 17, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X9NJ144426 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2026 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XK1D49X9PJ259515 | 1 | Passed |
| January 21, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9XXLJ379320 | 0 | Clean |
| November 11, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYDP9X3GJ497876 | 0 | Clean |
| October 27, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9X7NJ144425 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL27
WI10
IN4
MN3
IA2
NE1
and 3 more states
Equipment on Record (57)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make and model are decoded from the VIN.
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kw | — | 1XKYDP9X9NJ144426 | 6 | — |
| 2020 Reitnouer Inc | Trailer | 1RNF50A21LR052732 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Trailer | 1RNF50A24KR047877 | 4 | — |
| Kw | — | 1XKYDP9X1LJ379321 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Reitnouer Inc | Trailer | 1RNF50A23GR039132 | 3 | — |
| Kenworth | — | 1XK1D49X9PJ259515 | 3 | — |
| Kw | — | 1XKAD49X66R134228 | 3 | 1 |
| Kw | — | 1XKYDP9X3GJ497876 | 3 | — |
| Kenworth | — | 1XKYDP9X3LJ379319 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer | Trailer | 1R1F348207K570494 | 2 | — |
Showing 10 of 57 units
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 21, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 6, 1992 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 3, 1992 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| February 3, 1992 | Active GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| Broker's Surety Bond | Cancellation Pending |
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