License Plate CT 78535A (Connecticut) — The Chapin & Bangs Company Inc
USDOT 42134 · 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-27 | 5PVNV8JV9K4S59128 | CT 78535A | THE CHAPIN & BANGS COMPANY INC · USDOT 42134 |
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 5PVNV8JV9K4S59128 was recorded with CT SX1165 on 2025-05-07.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
The Chapin & Bangs Company Inc Active
- USDOT
- 42134
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Bridgeport, CT
- Power units
- 14
- Drivers
- 15
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 16
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 10%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-09-27). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate CT-78535A appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 5PVNV8JV9K4S59128 (2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck). Most recent operating carrier: The Chapin & Bangs Company Inc (USDOT 42134). Vehicle make on file: Hino (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate CT-78535A (Connecticut) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-09-03 to 2024-09-27. The latest inspection was in Connecticut, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck — VIN 5PVNV8JV9K4S59128 (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 (3), then Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by The Chapin & Bangs Company Inc (USDOT 42134) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |