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Carrier profile · USDOT 678317 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Lonny Hughes

DBA Hughes Farms · Lake Crystal, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1997
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (602) 315-3966
2
Power units
4
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
75K
Annual miles
29 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 6.67 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
75,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
678317
MC / docket
None
Legal name
John Lonny Hughes
DBA
Hughes Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 27, 1997
Last MCS-150
Jan 23, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 John Lonny Hughes's USDOT number?

John Lonny Hughes's USDOT number is 678317.

Is John Lonny Hughes authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is John Lonny Hughes's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John Lonny Hughes's fleet?

2 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 23, 2026.

Where is John Lonny Hughes located?

John Lonny Hughes is located at 21450 478TH Ave, Lake Crystal, MN, 56055. Phone: (602) 315-3966.

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