Howe Freightways INC

USDOT 426141 · MC236686 · Rockford, IL
USDOT ActiveCommon authorityContract authority (as of 5/2026)Broker authoritySafety: Satisfactory
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Company snapshot
Legal name
Howe Freightways INC
USDOT number
426141
MC docket
MC236686
Physical address
2716 8th St, Rockford, IL, 61109-1121
Power units
40
Drivers
40
Operation
Interstate
Operating radius
Intrastate 100+ mi
Cargo
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery, Large Objects, Intermodal Containers
Operation class
Authorized For-Hire
Last MCS-150 filing
Dec 9, 2025
Operating authority
Common authority
Active
Contract authority (as of 5/2026)
Active
Broker authority
Active
Authority granted
Nov 1, 1990
MCSIP step
0
Insurance on file
Insurer (writing paper)
Great West Casualty
Filing form
BMC-91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
BI/PD on file
$1,000,000
Estimated renewal window
Q4 2026

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Safety record
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory
Roadside inspections (24 mo)
46
Out-of-service inspections
3
Inspections with violations
25
Crashes (24 mo)
4
BASICs with acute/critical violations
0
SMS population
Interstate
Common questions

Is Howe Freightways INC insured?

Yes. Howe Freightways INC (USDOT 426141) has active BI/PD liability insurance on file with FMCSA, currently written by Great West Casualty, with $1,000,000 in coverage on the filing.

What insurance company does Howe Freightways INC use?

Howe Freightways INC's current BI/PD filing is written by Great West Casualty. Insurer changes show up in the daily-refreshed federal filing record.

What is Howe Freightways INC's MC number?

Howe Freightways INC's FMCSA docket is MC236686, paired with USDOT 426141.

Is Howe Freightways INC safe to work with?

Howe Freightways INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, with 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 4 recorded crashes, 0 of the five public BASICs carrying an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation. The full inspection-level record is on this page.

When does Howe Freightways INC's insurance renew?

Based on its filing history, Howe Freightways INC's BI/PD policy is estimated to renew in Q4 2026. The exact estimated X-date, with alerts when it changes, is in Market Tracker. Unlock USDOT 426141’s exact X-date →

How many trucks does Howe Freightways INC operate?

Howe Freightways INC reports 40 power units and 40 drivers in its latest MCS-150 census filing.

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