HUGHES COMPANIES INC
HUGHES COMPANIES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 9 drivers, based in Mobile, AL. Across 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 20.0% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 15.4% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 14.3% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HUGHES COMPANIES INC (USDOT 1516302) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 15.4% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 14.3% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1516302/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 15.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44530 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 6 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 52 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.57% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
HUGHES COMPANIES INC had 35 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 20.0%, which is in line with the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 12.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
35 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in AL (33) and MS (2).
20.0% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (13.5% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 16 times, 3 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; International, Unknown, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,530 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (25 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 33 | 7 | 21.2% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.56 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 4.20 | 4 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 11.86 | 12 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (52 rows) View all 52 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88997657 | Sep 15, 2026 | AL | 2 | MOBILE AL | — | 2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 88989771 | Sep 14, 2026 | AL | 2 | PRICHARD AL | — | 3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.95F | No |
| 88797588 | Aug 25, 2026 | AL | 2 | SEMMES AL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2SLIMPT, 392.16-D | No |
| 88575163 | Jul 31, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.100B-C, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 88371337 | Jul 9, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
|
0 | — | No |
| 88232023 | Jun 23, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.55C1-B, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 88158846 | Jun 16, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87897592 | May 18, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87632819 | Apr 20, 2026 | AL | 2 | BUCKS AL |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 100B-C, 17C-PI, 45D-B | Yes |
| 87631748 | Apr 20, 2026 | AL | 2 | AXIS AL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 100B-C, 9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 87544865 | Apr 10, 2026 | AL | 2 | PRICHARD AL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9B-LTSONR, 393.9A-LTSIR | No |
| 87452810 | Mar 27, 2026 | MS | 2 | H-90 INSPECTION STATION |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86705411 | Dec 31, 2025 | AL | 3 | BAY MINETTE AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86400347 | Nov 24, 2025 | AL | 2 | MOBILE AL |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.11A1-LIL | No |
| 86289848 | Nov 10, 2025 | AL | 3 | JACKSON AL |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86241606 | Nov 5, 2025 | AL | 3 | BAY MINETTE AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86055574 | Oct 15, 2025 | AL | 2 | BAY MINETTE AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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15 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 383.95A-LCDL, 393.51C-BAPG | Yes |
| 86028626 | Oct 13, 2025 | AL | 3 | JACKSON AL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85989440 | Oct 8, 2025 | AL | 2 | JACKSON AL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 85849751 | Sep 23, 2025 | AL | 2 | BUCKS AL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LSLI, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85849653 | Sep 23, 2025 | AL | 3 | SAINT STEPHENS AL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41B10-MC | Yes |
| 85849605 | Sep 23, 2025 | AL | 2 | JACKSON AL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.9A-LIL, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 85838191 | Sep 22, 2025 | AL | 3 | JACKSON AL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85110835 | Jul 2, 2025 | AL | 3 | PRICHARD AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84748656 | May 21, 2025 | AL | 2 | CREOLA AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0006668181 | Jul 1, 2026 | AL | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| AL0004705170 | Sep 27, 2024 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0003702586 | Sep 13, 2023 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0009600933 | Jan 3, 2019 | AL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AL0008670418 | Jun 14, 2018 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0006609372 | Jan 26, 2016 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 23, 2011oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 8 | 4 |
| JACKSON AL | AL | 7 | 1 |
| PRICHARD AL | AL | 4 | 0 |
| BAY MINETTE AL | AL | 3 | 1 |
| MOBILE | AL | 3 | 1 |
| MCSAP HCC I-10 ESCAMBIA | FL | 3 | 2 |
| BUCKS AL | AL | 2 | 1 |
| MOBILE AL | AL | 2 | 0 |
| US 90 | AL | 2 | 2 |
| AXIS AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 3 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 390.19(a)(1) | Motor Carrier failed to file required biennial update of MCS-150 as required. | General/Admin | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
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