License Plate IA KT5027 (Iowa) — Nick Mergen
USDOT 4161386 · 2010 Peterbilt 386
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-02 | 1XPHD49X0AD112935 | IA KT5027 | NICK MERGEN · USDOT 4161386 |
| 2025-05-01 | 1FUJA6DE54LN08388 | IA KT5027 | NICK MERGEN · USDOT 4161386 |
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
Nick Mergen Active
- USDOT
- 4161386
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Algona, IA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-02). 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-KT5027 appears in FMCSA inspection records 3 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: Nick Mergen (USDOT 4161386). Vehicle make on file: Peterbilt (PTRB) (TRUCK TRACTOR). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate IA-KT5027 (Iowa) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to 2 commercial vehicles. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-02-07 to 2025-10-02. The latest inspection was in Iowa, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle.
Vehicles recorded under plate IA-KT5027
This plate has been recorded on 2 different VINs. Vehicles on record: 1XPHD49X0AD112935 (2010 Peterbilt 386, 2025-10-02); 1FUJA6DE54LN08388 (2004 Freightliner Columbia, 2025-02-07 to 2025-05-01).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 3 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 2 out-of-service violations across 3 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 Nick Mergen (USDOT 4161386) 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 | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |