CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 288676· MC230595· CARRIER· EIN 10419835
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NORTHEAST TRANSPORT INC

3200 ATLANTIC HWY, WALDOBORO, ME, 04572-6028(207) 832-7300chris@northeasttransport.comRICHARD HUGHES
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Arch Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
20.8%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
4
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
92
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
4 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC230595

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 09/01/2026
Arch Insurance Company· policy ZACAT9376300
ON FILECargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 10/25/2010
AGCS Marine Insurance Company· policy MZI93024812
Authority history (6) ▾
09/28/2020CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2020)
09/28/2012CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2012)
11/15/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2005)
12/29/1997CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/23/1998)
05/20/1997MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
07/11/1990MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (03/17/1997)
Insurance history10 insurers on record
Filing timeline (13)
  1. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/23/202010/23/2025
  2. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/23/201910/23/2020
  3. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/23/201810/23/2019
  4. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/23/201410/23/2018
  5. NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/23/201211/18/2014
  6. NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/23/201210/23/2014
  7. GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/25/201110/25/2012
  8. GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/25/201110/23/2012
  9. THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/25/199710/25/2011
  10. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 10/10/200410/25/2010
  11. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 10/10/200410/10/2004
  12. TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/10/199611/30/1997
  13. UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/10/199310/17/1996

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle24 inspections · 20.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver65 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

65 inspections · 19 violations (2 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.

65
Inspections
19
Violations
2
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

14
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • ME12
  • NY5
  • MA4
  • IN1
  • WI1
  • SC1
  • OH1
  • PA1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Clark County, IN

Medium impact

5 of 21 violations in the last 12 months (24%) came from inspections in Clark County, IN. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Clark County, IN to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 44% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing9 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless6 viol66%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 46%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 14%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 6%
Speeding2 viol32%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 32%
Other1 viol2%
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× · 2%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 22 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing4 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless2 viol72%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 36%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 36%
Log / ELD device2 viol28%
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× · 26%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 2%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 28% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing14 violations · 6 OOS (24 mo)
Tires4 OOS4 viol39%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 39%
Lighting / lamps3 viol33%
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× · 33%
Brakes2 OOS6 viol27%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 9%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 9%
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× · 5%
Other1 viol1%
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× · 1%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 19 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Holding steady
12
Inspections
9
Violations
0
Out-of-service
7
Clean
Where the violations are
Hours-of-Service Compliance 33%Other 33%Unsafe Driving 22%Vehicle Maintenance 11%
Focus here first
1Hours-of-Service Compliance
3 violations · 33% of recent
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2Other
3 violations · 33% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 22% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
FleetTrained (my companion project) makes branded, multilingual training videos for these exact violations — your driver watches and gets a completion certificate for the file.

Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

104
Inspections
65
Violations
7
Out-of-service
272
CSA points
42
Crashes
33
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

76 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

44 trailer 19 incomplete vehicle 13 truck
2018 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 4×
3ALXFB007JDJU3520· 932252 ME
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHDR5NSNK2937· 931963 ME
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHDR7NSNK2938· 932004 ME
2018 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 3×
3ALXFB003JDJT5222· 929758 ME
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDRXPSUM6411· 932368 ME
2020 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 3×
3ALXFB008LDLX9449· 931381 ME
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDR1NSNK2935· 932003 ME
2017 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 3×
1UYVS2536HM860005· B660172 ME
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDR1PSUM6412· 932367 ME
2024 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 3×
1UYVS2539R6106201· C391848 ME
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUJHHDRXKLKL1583· 831699 ME
2025 EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. East Manufacturing Corpseen 3×
1E1H5Y28XSR088434· 2469634 ME
2020 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
3ALXFB007LDMF1155· 931186 ME
2024 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532K4RJ174112· 2467496 ME
2022 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2538N6541902· C179081 ME
2022 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2536N6541901· C179080 ME
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR5PSUM6414· 932449 ME
2018 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2533J6408006· B795360 ME
2024 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532K4RJ174109· 2467490 ME
2020 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
3ALXFB004LDLT8090· 919495 ME
2020 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
3ALXFB003LDMF1153· 928426 ME
2022 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2533N6541905· C179086 ME
2018 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2536J6408002· B795356 ME
2020 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
3ALXFB001LDMF1152· 930399 ME
2018 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
3ALXFB001JDJT5221· 929757 ME
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR2PSUM6404· 932576 ME
2017 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532C5HT648046· 2695927 ME
2018 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS253XJ6408004· B795358 ME
2020 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2539L6996903· B905057 ME
2017 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2534HM860004· B660151 ME

+ 46 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

4

Tow-away

4

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Power units
72
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
39
40 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
3.7M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi36 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi3 drivers
Company officer
RICHARD HUGHES
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
185974342
Registered since
1987-03-13
Last MCS-150 update
2026-06-25
Census status
Active

Fleet: 36 trucks · 36 owned tractors · 62 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 29 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

29
Connected carriers
15
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
14
Strong links
Strong· 14
1
CANNON IV INC
USDOT 1112407Active· INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Strong
Officer
2
DICK ON DEMAND LLC
USDOT 4194568Active· PAXTON, IL
Strong
Officer
3
EAST PENN TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1854374Active· PHOENIXVILLE, PA
Strong
Officer
4
FAST FORWARD TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1672825Active· LEESBURG, FL
Strong
Officer
5
G & H CONSTRUCTION INC
USDOT 1980534Inactive· ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Strong
Officer
6
HEIL BUILDERS INC
USDOT 456085Active· BALTIMORE, MD
Strong
Officer
7
HELPFUL HAULING LLC
USDOT 3422049Inactive· CALIFORNIA, KY
Strong
Officer
8
HUGE ASSET MANAGEMENT
USDOT 2288825Active· WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Strong
Officer
9
HUGHES TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 1515052Inactive· ADAIRVILLE, KY
Strong
Officer
10
NORTHEAST LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 4431398Active· WALDOBORO, ME
Strong
OfficerPhone
11
O G HUGHES AND SONS INC
USDOT 2263316Inactive· KNOXVILLE, TN
Strong
Officer
12
R HUGHES RELOCATION
USDOT 3230542Active· STOCKTON, CA
Strong
Officer
13
RHG TRUCKING
USDOT 1930871Inactive· LOVELAND, OH
Strong
Officer
14
RICHARD ARNOLD HUGHES JR
USDOT 1438629Active· NEWBERRY, FL
Strong
Officer
Medium· 2
BERNABE COBOS JR LLC
USDOT 1078809Active· PHILADELPHIA, PA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3H3V532K4RJ1741091UYVS2534FG189705
HO WOLDING INC
USDOT 46811Active· AMHERST, WI
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1FUJHHDRXKLKL15832HSCNAPR6YC076648

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

23 events
  1. 09/01/2026Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT9376300

  2. 06/25/2026MCS-150 update filed

    3.7M mi reported (2025)

  3. 10/23/2025Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A0109881002

  4. 10/23/2020Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF010901

  5. 09/28/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2020)

  6. 10/23/2019Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A0109881001

  7. 10/23/2018Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF002110

  8. 11/18/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0000743

  9. 10/23/2014Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0000743

  10. 10/25/2012Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9880780 01

  11. 10/23/2012Insurance replaced — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9880780 01

  12. 09/28/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2012)

  13. 10/25/2011Insurance replaced — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO

    BIPD/Primary · policy P-820-783 L 1189-PHX-97

  14. 10/25/2010Insurance filed — AGCS Marine Insurance Company

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MZI93024812

  15. 10/25/2010Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MXI-97001643BOS

  16. 11/15/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2005)

  17. 10/10/2004Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MXI-97001643

  18. 12/29/1997CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/23/1998)

  19. 11/30/1997Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 077FJ 25419645 CCA

  20. 05/20/1997MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  21. 10/17/1996Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1MP 300707539 01

  22. 07/11/1990MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (03/17/1997)

  23. 03/13/1987Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2001-04-30
Last review
2024-02-29
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-06-25
Reported mileage
3,731,691 mi (2025)

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