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DOT 3291300Suffolk, VA

Howard Small

DBA: Custom Paved Driveways Commercial Paving

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateSuffolk, VA 23434

Howard Small has a fleet of 3 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 2 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameHoward Small
DBACustom Paved Driveways Commercial Paving
DOT #3291300
MC #
CitySuffolk
StateVirginia
ZIP23434
Authority age7 yr
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/07/2026
Company officerNalor Howard Small
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
3
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
50.0%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
7 yr
Since 2019

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

5105B SUMMER GARDEN PLACE, Suffolk, VA, 23434

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Inspection history

2 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 50.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
50.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/30/2025VALevel II03OOS
7/9/2025VALevel III00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
2 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
2 (100%)
Driver Fitness
2 (100%)
Controlled Substances
2 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 (50%)·1v

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedMay 2019
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Howard Small

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Howard Small authorized to operate?

Howard Small's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Howard Small's safety record?

Howard Small has 2 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Howard Small operate?

Howard Small operates 3 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Howard Small insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Howard Small had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Howard Small as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Howard Small?

Howard Small's DOT number is 3291300. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Howard Small Safety Record, DOT 3291300. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3291300
MLA
"Howard Small Safety Record, DOT 3291300." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3291300
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