License Plate IA MX3274 (Iowa) — V & L Bauer Llc
USDOT 521892 · 2023 Peterbilt 389
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-08 | 1XPXD49X2PD893560 | IA MX3274 | V & L BAUER LLC · USDOT 521892 |
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
V & L Bauer Llc Active
- USDOT
- 521892
- MC
- 437573
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Paton, IA
- Power units
- 13
- Drivers
- 11
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 12
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 42.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-08). 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-MX3274 appears in FMCSA inspection records 3 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1XPXD49X2PD893560 (2023 Peterbilt 389). Most recent operating carrier: V & L Bauer Llc (USDOT 521892). Vehicle make on file: Peterbilt (TRUCK TRACTOR). 3 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate IA-MX3274 (Iowa) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-01-29 to 2026-03-08. The latest inspection was in Iowa, 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 2023 Peterbilt 389 — VIN 1XPXD49X2PD893560 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 3 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 3 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. OOS breakdown: 3 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (5). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by V & L Bauer Llc (USDOT 521892) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |