FMCSA Carrier Profile
GEORGE J HOWE CO
Grove City, PA
Active
Satisfactory
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
51704
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
165,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
629 W Main St, Grove City, PA 16127
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Francis Smith
Officer 2
Jeff Schussler
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Out-of-Service Rate
11.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%
Ranks in the 26th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVHCYFE9SHVM8289 | 0 | Clean |
| November 4, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDXE4FNXPDD30382 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| October 24, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full | COURIER · 1FDUF5GT3JDA00383 | 1 | Passed |
| September 5, 2025 | WV | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDXE4FN2RDD11201 | 0 | Clean |
| August 26, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVHCYFE9SHVM8289 | 0 | Clean |
| July 24, 2025 | WV | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDXE4FN2RDD11201 | 0 | Clean |
| October 17, 2024 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV2NSMS8689 | 0 | Clean |
| August 27, 2024 | PA | Level I — Full | CHEV · 1HTKHPVK6KH678876 | 1 | Passed |
| August 22, 2024 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1HTMMMMN7GH222164 | 1 | Passed |
| May 22, 2024 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | CHEV · 1HTKHPVK6KH678876 | 0 | Clean |
| May 21, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDWE3FN1NDC08903 | 0 | Clean |
| May 14, 2024 | PA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF5GT3JDA00383 | 2 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA8
WV2
MD1
OH1
Equipment on Record (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1FDUF5GT3JDA00383 | Courier | 2 | — |
| 1FDXE4FN2RDD11201 | Ford | 2 | — |
| 1FVHCYFE9SHVM8289 | Frht | 2 | — |
| 1HTKHPVK6KH678876 | Chev | 2 | — |
| 1FDWE3FN1NDC08903 | Ford | 1 | — |
| 1FDXE4FNXPDD30382 | Ford | 1 | 1 |
| 1GRAA64286B702618 | Grdn | 1 | — |
| 1HTMMMMN7GH222164 | Frht | 1 | — |
| 3AKJHLDV2NSMS8689 | Freightlin | 1 | — |
| 5V8VC2817SM503572 | Van Guard | 1 | — |
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