Freight Carrier · Howells, NE

BRANDT TRUCKING

131 I RD · Howells, NE 68641

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(402) 380-2942 Tap to call
  • MC #734887
  • USDOT #2103944 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BRANDT TRUCKING is a Howells, NE freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Nebraska. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-734887 and their USDOT number is 2103944.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/24/2025 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name JAMES H BRANDT
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/24/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 130,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Livestock
  • Grain, Feed, Hay

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: KS (3), OK (1), IA (1). Home base: Howells, Nebraska.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 21.81 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.33 2 Vehicle Maintenance 28 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 5
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 1

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× 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
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× 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

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BRANDT TRUCKING
131 I RD
HOWELLS, NE 68641
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

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