--- title: "LEWIS C HOWARD INC | DOT 2473448 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/mi/2473448/lewis-c-howard-inc description: "LEWIS C HOWARD INC is a interstate carrier based in KALAMAZOO, MI. Fleet size: 93 power units, 99 drivers. DOT# 2473448, MC# 855411." lang: en --- Active Interstate # LEWIS C HOWARD INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 2473448 MC # 855411 Location KALAMAZOO, MI Phone 2693440144 Power Units 93 Drivers 99 Trailers 79 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type N/A MCS-150 Date Apr 7, 2026 ## Risk Signals — LEWIS C HOWARD INC Scanning active / 10 CLEAR Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale 1 fleet VIN listed — routine for fleet size… LOW Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 8 Vehicle OOS Rate 12.5% 1 of 8 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 0% 0 of 8 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 1 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Sep 21, 2026 · MI Clean rate (90d) 30% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 43 All time Fatalities 0 Injuries 15 Tow-Away 43 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with LEWIS C HOWARD INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with LEWIS C HOWARD INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About LEWIS C HOWARD INC Lewis C. Howard Inc. is a third-generation family-owned transportation and warehousing company based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, specializing in regional trucking, rail transload services, and industrial warehousing. The company operates a fleet of over 60 power units and 750+ trailers serving Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, with expertise in paper, packaging, lumber, and metals transport. #### Key Features Industrial Warehousing Distribution Transportation Services Boxcar Services Warehouse Management Rail Transload Local Distribution ### Related Companies 1 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 3 states Top states: MI IN OH Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority No Authority Contract Authority Holds Active Authority(11.6 years) Broker Authority No Authority ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 2693440144 Physical Address 760 E VINE STREET KALAMAZOO, MI 49001 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Metal Sheet Paper Products ### Violations by Category 56 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 46% of violations across 5 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 62 trucks Top manufacturers VOLVO MACK PETERBILT Sample units 4V4NC9EH6DN1XXXXX 2013 VOLVO VNL64T670 4V4NC9EHXDN1XXXXX 2013 VOLVO VNL64T300 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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