License Plate IA FS6681 (Iowa) — Ben Shinn Trucking Inc
USDOT 265749 · 2005 Peterbilt 379
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Ben Shinn Trucking Inc Active
- USDOT
- 265749
- MC
- 179425
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Eddyville, IA
- Power units
- 53
- Drivers
- 25
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 33
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 30.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-03). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate IA-FS6681 appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1XP5DB9X05D843569 (2005 Peterbilt 379). Most recent operating carrier: Ben Shinn Trucking Inc (USDOT 265749). Vehicle make on file: Peterbilt (PTRB) (TRUCK TRACTOR). 6 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate IA-FS6681 (Iowa) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-08-12 to 2025-09-03. The latest inspection was in Kansas, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Iowa).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2005 Peterbilt 379 — VIN 1XP5DB9X05D843569 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 2 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 6 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. OOS breakdown: 4 vehicle, 1 driver, 1 hazmat. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (9), then Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Ben Shinn Trucking Inc (USDOT 265749) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Hazmat | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |