License Plate CA EP16528 (California) — Smart Alternative Fuels Inc
USDOT 2494278 · 2024 Kenworth T880
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | 1NKZX4EX9RJ325946 | CA EP16528 | SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC · USDOT 2494278 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Later observations of these vehicles
- Vehicle identifier 1NKZX4EX9RJ325946 was recorded with WA RP26559 on 2026-08-19.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Smart Alternative Fuels Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2494278
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Redding, CA
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 27
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 11.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-04). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate CA-EP16528 appears in FMCSA inspection records 4 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1NKZX4EX9RJ325946 (2024 Kenworth T880). Most recent operating carrier: Smart Alternative Fuels Inc (USDOT 2494278). Vehicle make on file: Kenworth (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 3 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate CA-EP16528 (California) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-11-07 to 2026-08-04. The latest inspection was in Washington, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (California).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2024 Kenworth T880 — VIN 1NKZX4EX9RJ325946 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 4 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 3 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. OOS breakdown: 3 driver. The leading violation category is Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2), then Driver Fitness (1). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operators
Operated by Smart Alternative Fuels Inc (USDOT 2494278) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |