Howard Transportation Inc
USDOT 89586 · MC-164923 · Ellisville, Mississippi · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Howard Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Ellisville, Mississippi, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 100 power units and 114 drivers, which ranks it #36 by fleet size among 85 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Mississippi. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 80 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 49.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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 (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 3.0 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, passengers, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Howard Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 89586 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-164923 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 107 Nehi Road, Ellisville, MS 39437 |
| Phone | (601) 477-2080 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 89586.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 96 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 133 | 2 | 0 |
- 1.14 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 4,768,439 miles reported for 2025 – about 47,684 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 57 CDL drivers; 45 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 45 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 Mississippi carriers with 50+ units (85).
| Measure | Howard Transportation Inc | Same size, US | MS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 49.0% | 18.8% | 20.2% | 160% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 52% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.0 | 4.5 | 6.7 | 33% lower than average |
| Inspections | 80 | 80 with a driver check, 49 with a vehicle check, 93 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 19, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Howard Transportation Inc?
Howard Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 89586 and operating authority MC-164923.
How many trucks does Howard Transportation Inc have?
It reports 100 power units (98 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 135 trailers, with 114 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 17, 2026).
Where is Howard Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Ellisville, Mississippi 39437.
What is the out-of-service rate of Howard Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 49.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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.