since 1957
We’ve been in the ‘People Business’.
we connect
with our clients, employees, and community.
we care
because that’s what makes the difference.
we strive
to become the standard for providing refrigerated, frozen and dry transport and distribution.
About us
HOWELL’S MOTOR FREIGHT.
QUALITY PEOPLE. QUALITY SERVICE.
Howell’s Motor Freight began in 1957 with a fleet of 7 trucks and the drive to become the standard for providing refrigerated, frozen, and dry transport and distribution.
“Our motto is ‘Caring makes the difference’ … our people really do care about the way we provide our services.”
– Harry Norris
WHY CARING MAKES A DIFFERENCE
We are in the ‘People Business.‘
We connect with our clients, our employees, and our community to the best of our ability, making sure we care about the image we put forth.
Our motto is ‘Caring Makes the Difference.’
Because we really believe it does.
A few things we are great at doing….
Pool &Less-than-Truckload Shipping
Howell’s specializes in LTL and pool distribution. Our largest facility in Charlotte, NC offers temperature controlled and freezer storage.
Ship your smaller freight affordably with us by sharing the load with others looking to ship smaller cargo.
Truckload
We have frozen, refrigerated, and dry- van trailers equipped with state-of-the-art satellite tracking and communication.
We ensure safe, secure, and efficient transportation of you cargo from point A to B.
Dedicated
Whether transporting dry goods or temperature-controlled shipments, our dedicated transportation gives you access to the right equipment, on the day and time it’s needed.
Consistent shipment means a dedicated and predictable schedule for all our customers.
Warehousing
We have dedicated warehousing facilities to ensure your product is kept in a safe and secure location.
Cloverdale
Manager: Shane Duff
Address: 51 Simmons Drive, Cloverdale, VA
Phone: (540) 966-3200
Fax: (757) 487-8367
ronnie_taylor@howellsmotor.com
Portsmouth
Manager: Vicki Winder
Address: #3 Victory Court, Portsmouth, VA 23702
Phone: (757) 487-8281
Fax: (757) 487-8367
Charlotte
Manager: Leigh Peterson
Address: 10028 Metromont Indust. Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28269
Phone: (704) 597-0585
Fax: (704) 597-7131
Shop Fax: (704) 597-8028
leigh_peterson@howellsmotor.com
Raleigh
Manager: Jeff Cannon
Address: 705 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
Phone: (919) 231-9298
Fax: (919) 231-9382
Atlanta
Manager: Darla Jones
Address: c/o Lanter Distributing, 296 Southfield Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
Phone: (404)363-1616
Fax: (404)363-1615
HARRY NORRIS
President
Our great services begin with our people. We care about every interaction we have.
It’s easy to get freight from Point A to Point B, but it’s everything in between that matters to us.
Hear how and why we got started in the ‘people business.’
From the desk of Harry Norris:
Dear Truck Driver,
I’m happy and excited to have you here. I’m also glad you showed interest in our business and want to learn more.
Now, I can tell you all about the great benefits our drivers receive, including top CPM and a competitive Sign-on bonus, but I want to talk to you about a value that is extremely close to me.
For me, everyone’s worth in any position at our company is the same and equally important. We all work towards the same goal using different skills.
At Howell’s, we don’t have much turnover. We know our families, we know our friends. We have been there as our employees have children and their children have children.
Most of the core team at Howell’s have been loving coming to work here for over 30 years. That love is what has kept us in business for 61+ years now, and we’re always changing, growing, and adapting.
I’m personally looking to add more hardworking drivers, just like you, to be part of our family here in Cloverdale, Virginia, and our 4 other terminals across the Southeast.
When you come work at Howell’s as an experienced driver, you can earn .60 cpm straight-up.
We also offer a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Line-Haul Drivers.
First installment of $1,000.00 on first paycheck following 30 days of continuous employment.
Second installment of $1,500.00 on first paycheck following 90 days of continuous employoment.
Third and final installment of $2,500.00 on the first paycheck following 180 days of continuous employment.
We offer Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance as well as short and long term disability insurance.
We offer a 401K contribution.
How about a per diem that will supplement you perfectly, an EZ Pass to save time and frustration and we will directly deposit your check in to your account!
Need More Proof?
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear it from drivers just like YOU.
Join us! It will only take a minute
Milestones and celebrations @ Howell’s
Whether it’s a 1-year celebration or a 38-year milestone, we are ALL family!
Howell’s Motor Freight participated in the Virginia State Police Safety Awards breakfast. Howell’s is a proud supporter of the Virginia State Police and all law enforcement agencies that work hard to help keep our highways safe.
Congratulations to Steve Weddle!
Steve served this company for going on 20 years. We will miss him but we are happy for him. If you see him, give him a smile and wish him well and thank him for his contribution to the company for all these years.
We will Miss you!!!!!
contact information
write us or contact us on our social media
Howell’s Motor Freight, Inc.
51 Simmons Drive, Cloverdale
Virginia, U.S.A. 24077
Email: sales@howellsmotor.com
Phone: 1-800-444-0585
Fax: 540-966-3203