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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 4556157✓ Last checked 2h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 4556157Wallins Creek, KY

Howard Tree

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateWallins Creek, KY 40873-9017

Howard Tree has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameHoward Tree
DBA—
DOT #4556157
MC #—
CityWallins Creek
StateKentucky
ZIP40873-9017
Authority age2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/26/2026
Company officerMichael David Howard Sr.
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
2 mo
Since 2026

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

140 PEARL BRANCH RD, Wallins Creek, KY, 40873-9017

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

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.

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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 GrantedMar 2026
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Howard Tree

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Howard Tree authorized to operate?

Howard Tree'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 Tree's safety record?

Howard Tree does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Howard Tree operate?

Howard Tree operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Howard Tree insured?

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

Has Howard Tree had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Howard Tree?

Howard Tree's DOT number is 4556157. 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 Tree Safety Record, DOT 4556157. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4556157
MLA
"Howard Tree Safety Record, DOT 4556157." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4556157
Chicago
"Howard Tree Safety Record, DOT 4556157." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4556157
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