Is Hughes Bros Inc Safe? DOT 430178 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Hughes Bros Inc had?

Hughes Bros Inc has recorded 21 total inspections, with 7 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is Hughes Bros Inc located?

Hughes Bros Inc is headquartered at 719 Main Rd, Hampden, ME 04444-1901.

This carrier is active with no crashes on record.

Hughes Bros Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 430178. The company operates from Hampden, ME and maintains an active operating status with 40 power units and 20 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Hughes Bros Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

21 inspections reflects moderate road activity.

OOS Rate33.33%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 33.3% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

✅No crashes reported (FMCSA data)

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Carrier Insight

Hughes Bros Inc is a medium-sized motor carrier operating in Maine. With 21 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 33.3%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. No crashes have been reported in FMCSA records, which is a positive indicator for shippers and brokers evaluating this carrier.

Hughes Bros Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 40 power units and employs 20 drivers. This is a mid-sized operation relative to the broader carrier market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 430178?

USDOT number 430178 is assigned to Hughes Bros Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Hampden, ME.

How many inspections has Hughes Bros Inc had?

Hughes Bros Inc has recorded 21 total inspections with 7 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 33.33%.

Where is Hughes Bros Inc located?

Hughes Bros Inc is headquartered at 719 Main Rd, Hampden, ME 04444-1901.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 430178 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Hughes Bros Inc (DOT# 430178) – FMCSA Carrier Profile