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CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC

1428 HOPKINSVILLE ST · Princeton, KY 42445

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #269477
  • USDOT #531539 USDOT Active
  • 27
    Power Units
  • 22
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC is a Princeton, KY freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Kentucky. This company has 27 truck(s) in their fleet and 22 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-269477 and their USDOT number is 531539.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/05/2025 · last updated Jun 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/05/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,495,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Utilities
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Kentucky — home base

Home base   Based in Princeton, Kentucky. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.92 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.94 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.32 1

Inspection Summary

  • 22
    Total
  • 14
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 391.15A-SINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× 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 2

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC
1428 HOPKINSVILLE ST
PRINCETON, KY 42445
Mailing Address
CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC
P O BOX 626
PRINCETON, KY 42445

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