Lewis C Howard Inc
USDOT 2473448 · MC-855411 · Kalamazoo, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Lewis C Howard Inc is a company based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 93 power units and 99 drivers, which ranks it #169 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 51 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 34.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 6.5 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, building materials, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Lewis C Howard Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2473448 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-855411 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 760 E Vine Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 |
| Phone | (269) 344-0144 |
| First registered | Feb 5, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2473448.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 93 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 740 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.06 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 8.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 49,794,640 miles reported for 2025 – about 535,426 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 99 CDL drivers; 65 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 29 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 Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Lewis C Howard Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 34.5% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 68% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 36% higher than average |
| Inspections | 51 | 51 with a driver check, 29 with a vehicle check, 39 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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Other carriers near Kalamazoo
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B & B Trucking Inc USDOT 112044 | Kalamazoo | 150 | 100 | 145 | 32.5% | 12 |
| Taplin Group LLC USDOT 2924307 | Kalamazoo | 106 | 76 | 37 | 29.6% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lewis C Howard Inc?
Lewis C Howard Inc is registered with USDOT number 2473448 and operating authority MC-855411.
How many trucks does Lewis C Howard Inc have?
It reports 93 power units (93 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 740 trailers, with 99 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 7, 2026).
Where is Lewis C Howard Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lewis C Howard Inc?
Over 24 months, 34.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.