Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 281376 · MC-183389 ·
Ronald J Hughes
DBA JEANNETTE & DUANE LOWELL
1 power unitavg 15.5 yrRegional · 4 statesCASA GRANDE, AZ100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-183389 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 14 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.5 yr
Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
14 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
RONALD J HUGHES (USDOT 281376) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY effective Mar 9, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 29, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 28, 1995 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RONALD J HUGHES's USDOT number?
RONALD J HUGHES's USDOT number is 281376, and its motor carrier number is MC-183389.
Is RONALD J HUGHES authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. RONALD J HUGHES is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RONALD J HUGHES's safety record?
RONALD J HUGHES has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RONALD J HUGHES's fleet?
RONALD J HUGHES operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RONALD J HUGHES based?
RONALD J HUGHES is based in CASA GRANDE, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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