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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SHORTY HUGHES TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2339854 · MC829570 · EIN 46-0906168 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
144 WEST END AVENUE, ASHBURN, GA, 31714
(229) 567-2499 · CHARLES HUGHES
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
23 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
49 / 645
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy DC910208-00 · eff 02/28/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving252 pts
Vehicle Maintenance222 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance161 pts
Other19 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 80 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 70 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 63 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 48 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 16 | 25 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Most inspected states
GA24
FL10
AL5
SC4
KY2
AR1
TN1
NE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12.64 | 12.78 | ≈93–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.30 | 1.31 | ≈79–86% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.30 | 9.30 | ≈89–93% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-07-29. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 32% · Seat belt 28% · Following / lane / reckless 17%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 57% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 30% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 53% (3 OOS) · Brakes 23% (1 OOS) · Load securement 14% (3 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 46 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Montgomery County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Montgomery County, AL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 60%
393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LCL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.975).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLILC, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 9.48).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LFTSI ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/29/2025 | VALDOSTA, GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
31 trailer21 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHARLES HUGHES
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
2012-09-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 33 carriers
Shares identifiers with 33 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES H HUGHES | 933411 | officer | strong |
| CHARLES HUGHES | 782385 | officer | strong |
| CHARLES HUGHES | 2053085 | officer | strong |
| CHARLES HUGHES & SONS TRUCKING | 1002031 | officer | strong |
| CHARLES HUGHES TRUCKING LLC | 952040 | officer | strong |
| CHARLES R HUGHES | 629311 | officer | strong |
| CHARLES T HUGHES | 375304 | officer | strong |
| CHLANA TRUCKING LLC | 3291324 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CHARLES H HUGHES (USDOT 933411, 2001).
Activity history (recent)
04/15/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 044-17-8722
02/28/2026 — Insurance filed — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC910208-00
02/28/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 044-17-8722
02/28/2026 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 044-17-8722
02/24/2026 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 044-17-8722
02/02/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2026)
11/20/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 044-17-8722
10/30/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 044-17-8722
10/24/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/31/2025)
07/22/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 044-17-8722
03/13/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2024)
02/28/2025 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAT0000392
03/02/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 027-66-5543
02/28/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 027-66-5543
02/05/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2024)
02/28/2023 — Insurance replaced — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy W06AF00204
11/09/2022 — Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy SU 1166457
02/28/2022 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UXQ600213-00
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