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Plate CA-27556Z1

California · HINO

7 OOS events

Operating carrier of this plate

Christopher M Medina Active

USDOT
3388181
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Bakersfield, CA
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
6
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
80%
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Plate
CA-27556Z1
Vehicles
1
Inspections
3
OOS results
7
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What this means

License plate CA-27556Z1 appears in FMCSA inspection records 3 times. Currently assigned to one vehicle: VIN 5PVNJ8JV1H4S63176. Vehicle make on file: HINO (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 7 out-of-service results across all inspections — investigate the operating carrier(s).

About this plate

Commercial license plate CA-27556Z1 (California) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. The most recent inspection activity under this plate was 2025-02-19. This page aggregates every vehicle, operator, and inspection we can tie to the plate — useful for accident investigation, fraud checks, and used-truck due diligence.

Vehicle on this plate

This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2017 HINO Conventional Type Truck — VIN 5PVNJ8JV1H4S63176. The full spec decode, recall matches, and complete inspection record live on that vehicle's VIN page.

Combined inspection & out-of-service record

Across all vehicles on this plate there are 3 inspections on FMCSA record. Those produced 7 out-of-service orders (~233.3% of inspections, above the ~20% national vehicle out-of-service average). OOS breakdown: 5 vehicle, 2 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (9), then Unsafe Driving (3).

Operators

Operated by CHRISTOPHER M MEDINA (DOT 3388181) — open the carrier profile for authority, insurance, and crash history.

How to use this report

Investigating an incident or vetting a unit: review the 7 out-of-service events against the operating carrier's profile, and check whether a pattern of the same violation type recurs across the vehicles above. FMCSA data shows who operated the vehicle, not the legal owner — ownership requires a state DMV request (restricted under the federal DPPA).

Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
VIN 5PVNJ8JV1H4S63176 HINO · STRAIGHT TRUCK
Last seen 2025-02-19
Carrier: CHRISTOPHER M MEDINA (DOT 3388181) · 3 inspections · 7 OOS · 15 violations
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance9⚠ High
Unsafe Driving3! Moderate
Driver Fitness2! Moderate
Controlled Substances1— Minor
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 2 · Vehicle OOS: 5 · Hazmat OOS: 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles are linked to plate CA-27556Z1?
Our records tie this plate to a single commercial vehicle, linked above to its VIN page where you'll find the full NHTSA spec decode, recall matches, and complete inspection history.
What do the out-of-service results on plate CA-27556Z1 mean?
An out-of-service order means an inspector found a defect serious enough to park the vehicle until repaired — commonly brakes, tires, lighting, or driver hours. This plate's vehicles accumulated 7 such orders across 3 inspections; the BASIC breakdown above shows which categories drove them.
Can I find the registered owner of plate CA-27556Z1?
Not through FMCSA public data, which tracks the operating carrier (DOT number), not the legal owner. State DMV records can confirm ownership but require a written request with a stated reason under the federal DPPA. For accident or fraud matters, work through law enforcement or your insurer.

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