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HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC

51 SIMMONS DRIVE · Cloverdale, VA 24077-3131

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(540) 591-3205 Tap to call
  • MC #116886
  • USDOT #84329 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a Cloverdale, VA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-116886 and their USDOT number is 84329.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/11/2026 · last updated Aug 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/11/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,073,833 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — 38 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 38 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 16 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: NC (38), VA (16), SC (10), TN (8), PA (5), KY (2), GA (2), MD (1), US (1). Home base: Cloverdale, Virginia.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 8
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.94 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.31 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 1

Inspection Summary

  • 83
    Total
  • 60
    Clean
  • 23
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 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
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC
51 SIMMONS DRIVE
CLOVERDALE, VA 24077-3131
Mailing Address
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC
P O BOX 12308
ROANOKE, VA 24024-2308

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