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HOUGH INC OF DETROIT LAKES
DBA: Hough Inc
Detroit Lakes, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 22.2% of 9 driver inspections — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 439950
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
36.4% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 22.2% of 9 driver inspections — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
439950
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 19, 1991
Annual Mileage
1,020,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
534 Us Hwy 59, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Hough
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (16.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
36.4% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2025 | MN | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN14
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Tractor
4
Flatbed
2
Dry Van
1
Dump
1
Not Applicable
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X6GJ487888 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Sterling Truck L9500 series | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZHAZAS42AJ77956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUWDMDA5VH667625 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Kentucky Dry Freight Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVA5321SL100208 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C97M061361 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWLU0XXWR768707 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9XXRS613205 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X13J395044 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X36R149599 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cross Country Mfg. | Dump · Class 8 | 2C9SBU3W5GM183817 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sterling Truck Acterra | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 2FZHCHDC15AU48419 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth T300 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKMHZ7X03M710135 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Talbert | Flatbed · 44 ft | 40FS0442221021115 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Towmaster Inc. | Flatbed · 19 ft | 4KNFC1922VL160891 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Towmaster Inc. | Utility Trailer · 16 ft | 4KNUT1627YL161163 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAVDV4PPNN1212 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | 0582000975 | DETROIT LAKES MN | III | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FZHCHDC15AU48419 |
MN YBH7658 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | 0585001128 | DETROIT LAKES MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X6GJ487888 |
MN YCD3512 |
| March 18, 2026 | 5040000594 | SISSETON SD | II | 3 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CROSS COUNTRY MFG. |
1XKWDB9X13J395044 2C9SBU3W5GM183817 |
MN YTF0899 MN 3234STS |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | 0584000819 | DEER RIVER MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKADB9XXRS613205 40FS0442221021115 |
MN YTD3782 MN 1492STN |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| August 22, 2025 | 0582000626 | MOORHEAD MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENTUCKY |
1XKWDB9X36R149599 1KKVA5321SL100208 |
MN YTF0898 MN 2409STK |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 9, 2025 | 1603000559 | ADA MN | I | 15 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAVDV4PPNN1212 |
MN YCF3970 |
| 393.65C-FNS | OOSFuel - Tank not secured. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| July 3, 2025 | 1786000478 | PERHAM MN | II | 3 | 1 | WALMART | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X6GJ487888 |
MN YCD3512 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| June 19, 2025 | 0165000009 | DETROIT LAKES MN | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FZHAZAS42AJ77956 |
MN YAL6001 |
| June 11, 2025 | 1786000431 | DETROIT LAKES MN | III | 2 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FZHAZAS42AJ77956 |
MN YAL6001 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 13, 2025 | 0582000369 | DETROIT LAKES MN | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWLU0XXWR768707 |
MN YCB9243 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| WALMART | 1 | July 3, 2025 |
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