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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Howdyshell Excavating INC
DOT 817526 · Mt Solon, VA
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Howdyshell Excavating INC (DOT 817526) is a Virginia-based interstate carrier headquartered in Mt Solon, VA. As of June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Howdyshell Excavating INC
DOT Number817526
MC Number—
Street682 NORTH RIVER ROAD
City / StateMt Solon, VA 22843
Phone5403502471
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age26 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed02/13/2025
Company officerJames W Howdyshell
Power units4
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
4
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
26 yr 11 mo
Since 1999
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
682 NORTH RIVER ROAD, Mt Solon, VA, 22843 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1999
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howdyshell Excavating INC authorized to operate?

Howdyshell Excavating INC'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 Howdyshell Excavating INC's safety record?

Howdyshell Excavating INC does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Howdyshell Excavating INC operate?

Howdyshell Excavating INC operates 4 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Howdyshell Excavating INC insured?

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

Has Howdyshell Excavating INC had any risk indicators?

Howdyshell Excavating INC has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Howdyshell Excavating INC?

Howdyshell Excavating INC's DOT number is 817526. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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