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HOWE FREIGHTWAYS INC

2716 8TH ST · Rockford, IL 61109-1121

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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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: 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 Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: IL (21), WI (11), IA (3), IN (3), MN (3), KY (1), PA (1), OH (1), TN (1). Home base: Rockford, Illinois.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.44 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.13 3 Vehicle Maintenance 4.57 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 45
    Total
  • 27
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 29 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
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× 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 Bolt2× 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
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× 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
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× 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-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× 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 ST
ROCKFORD, IL 61109-1121
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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