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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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CAMSO USA INC
USDOT 978318 · EIN 59-2457909
8215 FOREST POINT BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28273
(803) 520-8531 · DALE HUGHES
74
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
211 / 133
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
95 / 327
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving196 pts
Vehicle Maintenance128 pts
Other11 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 70 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MD17
FL15
GA9
OK6
NH6
PA5
KY4
NC4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.74 | 0.74 | ≈30–37% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.10 | 1.06 | ≈8–12% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Waukesha County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Waukesha County, WI 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
Following / lane / reckless 36% · Speeding 22% · Seat belt 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 42% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 25% · Lighting / lamps 25% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 14 inspections, 16 violations, 1 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving6 viol · 38%
392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 392.16-D ×2, 392.82DUMT
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.555).
2. Other5 viol · 31%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.43D-B, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.825).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.16-D ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2026 | EVANSVILLE, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/02/2025 | BALTIMORE, MD | ✓ | ||
| 06/09/2025 | WARREN TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 46 vehicles seen in inspections
41 incomplete vehicle3 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DALE HUGHES
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2001-09-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALE HUGHES | 1628140 | officer | strong |
| DALE HUGHES | 1224050 | officer | strong |
| DALE HUGHES CONSTRUCTION | 1256780 | officer | strong |
| HUGHES TRUCKING INC | 608706 | officer | strong |
| JIMMY HURST | 3017773 | officer | strong |
| STAR AUTOMOTIVE INC | 1783045 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: HUGHES TRUCKING INC (USDOT 608706, 1995).
Activity history (recent)
07/10/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2024)
09/18/2001 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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