License Plate ME 917CQF (Maine) — Hughes Bros Inc
USDOT 430178 · 2005 Peterbilt 335
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-19 | 2NPLLZ0X55M874899 | ME 917CQF | HUGHES BROS INC · USDOT 430178 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Hughes Bros Inc Active
- USDOT
- 430178
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Hampden, ME
- Power units
- 40
- Drivers
- 57
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 30%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-19). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate ME-917CQF appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 2NPLLZ0X55M874899 (2005 Peterbilt 335). Most recent operating carrier: Hughes Bros Inc (USDOT 430178). Vehicle make on file: Peterbilt (PTRB) (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate ME-917CQF (Maine) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-04-15 to 2025-08-19. The latest inspection was in Maine, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2005 Peterbilt 335 — VIN 2NPLLZ0X55M874899 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 2 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. OOS breakdown: 1 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (5). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Hughes Bros Inc (USDOT 430178) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |