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HOUGH INC OF DETROIT LAKES

USDOT 439950 • DBA: HOUGH INC • 534 US HWY 59, DETROIT LAKES, MN, 56501

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
439,950
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Minnesota
Phone
2188477391
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,020,000
Physical Address
534 US HWY 59, DETROIT LAKES, MN, 56501
Mailing Address
P O BOX 2, DETROIT LAKES, MN, 56502-0002
Contact
Phone: 2188477391

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
19
Violations
39
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.1%
Driver OOS %
5.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 19 of 19 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 19 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (39 violations from 19 inspections)

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Violation Summary (39 violations from 19 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPASSuspension defective337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRCWheel/rim defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.65C-FNSTires - flat/audibly leaking118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TFLTires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
21.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.05vs nat'l 1.80
+0.25 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (19 inspections)

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (19 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 3, 202687542800RoadsideMNLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 18, 202687321671SISSETON SDSDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55D2-B, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Feb 4, 202687012530DEER RIVER MNMNLevel 3TALBERT MF SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Aug 22, 202585626380MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS3No
Jul 9, 202585269101ADA MNMNLevel 1WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK15393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.205A-WRCNo
Jul 3, 202585174470PERHAM MNMNLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.134B-CRHLC, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.11A1-LRRYes
Jun 19, 202585042987DETROIT LAKES MNMNLevel 3STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 11, 202584978876DETROIT LAKES MNMNLevel 3STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41APC, 392.2-SLLEWA2Yes
Mar 13, 202584175156DETROIT LAKES MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 21, 202483010563DETROIT LAKES MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 25, 202482002906VERGAS MNMNLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2No
May 23, 202481733376CALLAWAY MNMNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2, 393.23, 393.205(c)Yes
Apr 26, 202481503527RED RIVER WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 18, 202481426955FERGUS FALLS MNMNLevel 3WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 3, 202379820915RoadsideMNLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Aug 24, 202379496914DETROIT LAKESMNLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Jul 28, 202379270339DETROIT LAKESMNLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 20, 202379197960DETROIT LAKESMNLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.16(a), 392.2No
Jun 22, 202378957736DETROIT LAKESMNLevel 3VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 28.6% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

DETROIT LAKES4 · 1 OOS
DETROIT LAKES MN4 · 1 OOS
DEER RIVER MN1
FERGUS FALLS MN1
MOORHEAD MN1
PERHAM MN1 · 1 OOS
RED RIVER WEIGH STATION1
VERGAS MN1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
4
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 9, 2025MNFATAL10MARSH CREEKUSTH 59...NN1212HOUGH INC OF DETROIT LAKES
Jul 7, 2016MNINJURY02————
May 31, 2016MNTOW00————
Sep 13, 1995MNINJURY02————

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 9, 2025
Crash
Fatal crash in MN
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Jul 7, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 31, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 13, 1995
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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StationSISSETON SD
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