License Plate CA 54942E4 (California) — Start Auto Llc
USDOT 5639124 · 2024 Ford F-350
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 1FT8W3DT5REF50043 | CA 54942E4 | START AUTO LLC · USDOT 5639124 |
| 2026-08-18 | 1FT8W3DT5REF50043 | CA 54942E4 | THE CLEARING PATH 101 LLC · USDOT 4538329 |
| 2025-08-12 | 1FT8W3DT5REF50043 | CA 54942E4 | AL 1990 LLC · USDOT 4194393 |
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
Start Auto Llc Active
- USDOT
- 5639124
- MC
- 87042162
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lynnwood, WA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 71
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 24.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-16). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.This plate has also been operated by 2 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
License plate CA-54942E4 appears in FMCSA inspection records 3 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1FT8W3DT5REF50043 (2024 Ford F-350). Operated by 3 different carriers (DOT numbers) over its inspection history. Most recent operating carrier: Start Auto Llc (USDOT 5639124). Vehicle make on file: Ford (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 6 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate CA-54942E4 (California) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-08-12 to 2026-10-16. The latest inspection was in California, a Level III — driver and paperwork only.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2024 Ford F-350 — VIN 1FT8W3DT5REF50043 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 3 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 6 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. OOS breakdown: 2 vehicle, 4 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (6), then Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
3 carriers have operated vehicles under this plate (most recent first): Start Auto Llc (USDOT 5639124) on 2026-10-16; The Clearing Path 101 Llc (USDOT 4538329) on 2026-08-18; Al 1990 Llc (USDOT 4194393) on 2025-08-12.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |