CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC
27-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Princeton, KY. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 531539
- MC
- MC269477
- Based
- Princeton, KY
- Contact
- 2703656764 · chadhowtontrucking@hotmail.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, dry bulk commodities, utility equipment, farm supplies, and construction materials, CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC operates as a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier from Princeton, KY. 27 power units, 22 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC269477 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 30, 2019).
Fleet composition on file: 27 owned tractors, 45 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,135 motor carriers operating 27 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | 15.95 | 100.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.33 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2.15 | 93.1% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 44.03 | 27.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.75 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 27-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 531539: 28 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 17, 2026 in KY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 |
| Total violations | 28 (7 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes . Most recent: Aug 18, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs regional lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (45 trailers against 27 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,135 peer carriers operating 27 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 22 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 28 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier running regional lanes with 27 power units on file.
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