What is Howe Transport LLC's safety grade?

Howe Transport LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Howe Transport LLC have?

Howe Transport LLC has 8 inspections on record with a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 2 violations.

Has Howe Transport LLC been involved in any crashes?

Howe Transport LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Howe Transport LLC have active authority and insurance?

Howe Transport LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Howe Transport LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3410442 · Lincoln, ME 04457 · 2072900431

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 01/14/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Howe Transport LLC (DOT# 3410442) in Lincoln, Maine has 8 inspections on record with 2 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

8 Inspections

12.5% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.5%

Carrier: 12.5% (1 of 8) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 8) National: 6.4%

48% OOS rate better than 48% of carriers in Maine

36% crash rate better than 36% of carriers in Maine

Violation Categories · 2 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

2 total violations across 8 inspections

1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (50%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 8 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Level 1: 2 (25%) Level 2: 4 (50%) Level 3: 2 (25%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
01/14/2026	ME	2	0
11/18/2025	ME	2	1
03/17/2025	ME	1	0
06/24/2024	ME	1	0
03/05/2024	ME	2	0
01/09/2024	ME	3	0
05/18/2023	ME	3	0
04/07/2023	ME	2	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1252494

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Progressive Northern Insurance Company	$750	06/10/2025

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 03/20/2020

MCS-150 Filed 20251203 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 125,000

Address 641 Mohawk Rd, Lincoln, ME 04457