License Plate GA XGE445 (Georgia) — Howard & Sons Automotive Services Inc
USDOT 182546 · 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-12 | 5PVNJ8JN3L4S53998 | GA XGE445 | HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC · USDOT 182546 |
| 2025-03-18 | 5PVNJ8JN3LYS53998 | GA XGE445 | HOWARD & SONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC · USDOT 182546 |
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
Howard & Sons Automotive Services Inc Active
- USDOT
- 182546
- MC
- 309492
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Mableton, GA
- Power units
- 28
- Drivers
- 23
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 24
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 7
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 80%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-05-12). 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.What this means
License plate GA-XGE445 appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. 2 different VINs appear under this plate in the available inspection records. The records do not establish why the association changed. Most recent operating carrier: Howard & Sons Automotive Services Inc (USDOT 182546). Vehicle make on file: Hino (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate GA-XGE445 (Georgia) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to 2 commercial vehicles. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-03-18 to 2025-05-12. The latest inspection was in Georgia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only.
Vehicles recorded under plate GA-XGE445
This plate has been recorded on 2 different VINs. Vehicles on record: 5PVNJ8JN3L4S53998 (2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck, 2025-05-12); 5PVNJ8JN3LYS53998 (2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck, 2025-03-18).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 2 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. OOS breakdown: 2 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (2), then Unsafe Driving (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Howard & Sons Automotive Services Inc (USDOT 182546) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |