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Freight Carrier/broker · Rockford, IL

HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC

Name: HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC
Address: 2716 8TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61109, US
Telephone: (815) 316-1002

2716 8TH STREET · Rockford, IL 61109

Authorized: Property

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MC #236686
USDOT #426141 USDOT Active

40
Power Units
40
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC is a Rockford, IL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 40 truck(s) in their fleet and 40 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-236686 and their USDOT number is 426141.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/09/2025 · last updated May 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 12/09/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 3,760,502 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: IL (26), WI (11), MN (3), IN (3), IA (2), OH (1), TN (1), NE (1). Home base: Rockford, Illinois.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
3
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.99 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 3 Vehicle Maintenance 4.57 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

48
Total
31
Clean
17
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 4

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3

Hours of Service 4

395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC
2716 8TH STREET
ROCKFORD, IL 61109

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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