S Howard Transport LLC
USDOT 2471758 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
S Howard Transport LLC (dba Howard Companies) is a company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 110 power units and 110 drivers, which ranks it #144 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 17 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 5.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 2.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | S Howard Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Howard Companies |
| USDOT number | 2471758 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2916 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221 |
| Phone | (317) 849-9666 |
| First registered | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2471758.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 103 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 22 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,916,225 miles reported for 2024 – about 17,420 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 110 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | S Howard Transport LLC | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 33% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 125% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 39% lower than average |
| Inspections | 17 | 17 with a driver check, 4 with a vehicle check, 9 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of S Howard Transport LLC?
S Howard Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 2471758.
How many trucks does S Howard Transport LLC have?
It reports 110 power units (7 tractors, 103 straight trucks) and 22 trailers, with 110 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 12, 2026).
Where is S Howard Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Indianapolis, Indiana 46221.
What is the out-of-service rate of S Howard Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 5.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.