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✗ Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 1868376✓ Last checked 13h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Principal operates multiple active authorities
Informational
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Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.✓ Updated 13h ago
DOT 1868376Bardstown, KY

John Howard

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateBardstown, KY 40004

John Howard 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 nameJohn Howard
DBA—
DOT #1868376
MC #—
CityBardstown
StateKentucky
ZIP40004
Authority age17 yr 2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/24/2009
Company officerJohn Howard
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
17 yr 2 mo
Since 2009

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

Location

1426 PAPPY CECIL LN, Bardstown, KY, 40004

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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.

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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 GrantedMar 2009
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

John Howard

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John Howard authorized to operate?

John Howard'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 John Howard's safety record?

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

How many trucks does John Howard operate?

John Howard operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John Howard insured?

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

Has John Howard had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for John Howard?

John Howard's DOT number is 1868376. 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). John Howard Safety Record, DOT 1868376. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1868376
MLA
"John Howard Safety Record, DOT 1868376." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1868376
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"John Howard Safety Record, DOT 1868376." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1868376
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