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Carrier profile · USDOT 2418343 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Hughes

DBA Hughes Timber · Laurens, SC · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2013
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsPassengersConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (864) 426-6368
4
Power units
2
Drivers
16
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
150K
Annual miles
13 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 2 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 16 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 3.33 per 1M mi
Total inspections
16
Driver inspections
16
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
4
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsPassengersConstruction
Annual mileage
150,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2418343
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James Hughes
DBA
Hughes Timber
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 30, 2013
Last MCS-150
Aug 20, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is James Hughes's USDOT number?

James Hughes's USDOT number is 2418343.

Is James Hughes authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is James Hughes's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 16 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James Hughes's fleet?

4 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 20, 2024.

Where is James Hughes located?

James Hughes is located at 5021 Neely Ferry Road, Laurens, SC, 29360. Phone: (864) 426-6368.

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