Houff Transfer Incorporated
USDOT 84328 · MC-66900 · Weyers Cave, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Houff Transfer Incorporated is a corporation based in Weyers Cave, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 117 power units and 111 drivers, which ranks it #48 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 52 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 7.7 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, intermodal containers, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Houff Transfer Incorporated |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 84328 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-66900 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 46 Houff Rd, Weyers Cave, VA 24486 |
| Phone | (540) 234-9233 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 84328.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 110 | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 625 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.95 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,725,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 57,479 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 87 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 24 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 Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Houff Transfer Incorporated | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.0% | 18.8% | 17.4% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 71% higher than average |
| Inspections | 52 | 52 with a driver check, 20 with a vehicle check, 32 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 29, 1997) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Houff Transfer Incorporated?
Houff Transfer Incorporated is registered with USDOT number 84328 and operating authority MC-66900.
How many trucks does Houff Transfer Incorporated have?
It reports 117 power units (117 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 625 trailers, with 111 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 25, 2025).
Where is Houff Transfer Incorporated located?
Its registered physical address is in Weyers Cave, Virginia 24486.
What is the out-of-service rate of Houff Transfer Incorporated?
Over 24 months, 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.