Howmet Transport Services Inc
USDOT 175908 · MC-206107 · La Porte, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Howmet Transport Services Inc is a corporation based in La Porte, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, private passenger, business, private passenger, non-business, authorized for hire). It reports 86 power units and 122 drivers, which ranks it #176 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 106 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 9.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 7.0 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Howmet Transport Services Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 175908 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-206107 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Private Passenger, Business, Private Passenger, Non-Business, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 926 East Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350 |
| Phone | (219) 325-4154 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 175908.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| Trailers | 28 | 102 | 0 |
- 1.42 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 9,690,560 miles reported for 2025 – about 112,681 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 14% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 117 CDL drivers; 98 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 16 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Howmet Transport Services In | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.8% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 52% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 43% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.0 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 47% higher than average |
| Inspections | 106 | 106 with a driver check, 51 with a vehicle check, 74 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 26, 1987) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Howmet Transport Services Inc?
Howmet Transport Services Inc is registered with USDOT number 175908 and operating authority MC-206107.
How many trucks does Howmet Transport Services Inc have?
It reports 86 power units (75 tractors, 8 straight trucks) and 130 trailers, with 122 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 31, 2026).
Where is Howmet Transport Services Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in La Porte, Indiana 46350.
What is the out-of-service rate of Howmet Transport Services Inc?
Over 24 months, 9.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.