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License Plate FL AP97DM (Florida) — Van Kirk & Sons Inc

USDOT 861478 · 2016 Ford F-550

2 OOS events

Operating carrier of this plate

Van Kirk & Sons Inc Active

USDOT
861478
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Deerfield Beach, FL
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
2
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
100%
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Plate
FL-AP97DM
Vehicles
1
Inspections
1
OOS results
2
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What this means

License plate FL-AP97DM appears in FMCSA inspection records 1 time. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1FD0W5GT3GED49335 (2016 Ford F-550). Most recent operating carrier: Van Kirk & Sons Inc (USDOT 861478). Vehicle make on file: Ford (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.

About this plate

Commercial license plate FL-AP97DM (Florida) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. The most recent inspection activity under this plate was 2025-03-06. The latest inspection was in Florida, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle.

Vehicle on this plate

This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2016 Ford F-550 — VIN 1FD0W5GT3GED49335 (straight truck).

Combined inspection & out-of-service record

Across all vehicles on this plate there are 1 inspection on FMCSA record. The records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. OOS breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (3), then Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operators

Operated by Van Kirk & Sons Inc (USDOT 861478) in every inspection on record.

Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
VIN 1FD0W5GT3GED49335 2016 Ford F-550 · STRAIGHT TRUCK
Last seen 2025-03-06
Carrier: VAN KIRK & SONS INC (DOT 861478) · 1 inspections · 2 OOS · 5 violations
Last inspected in Florida · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance3! Moderate
Driver Fitness2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 1 · Vehicle OOS: 1 · Hazmat OOS: 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles are linked to plate FL-AP97DM?
One: VIN 1FD0W5GT3GED49335 (2016 Ford F-550).
What do the out-of-service results on plate FL-AP97DM mean?
This plate's vehicles have 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection (1 vehicle, 1 driver). An out-of-service order parks the vehicle or driver until the cited items are fixed.
Who operates the truck with plate FL-AP97DM?
FMCSA inspection records name Van Kirk & Sons Inc (USDOT 861478) as the operating carrier, most recently on 2025-03-06.

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