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License Plate ID BG8249 (Idaho) — Southco Metals

USDOT 3231349 · 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD

2 OOS events

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-06-251GB3YSEY9RF434559ID BG8249SOUTHCO METALS · USDOT 3231349
2024-12-053C7WRLBL8GG213330ID BG8249SOUTHCO METALS · USDOT 3231349

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

Southco Metals Active

USDOT
3231349
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID
Power units
4
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
9
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
100%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-25). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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Plate
ID-BG8249
Vehicles
2
Inspections
3
OOS results
2
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What this means

License plate ID-BG8249 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: Southco Metals (USDOT 3231349). Vehicle make on file: Chevrolet (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.

About this plate

Commercial license plate ID-BG8249 (Idaho) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to 2 commercial vehicles. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-12-05 to 2026-06-25. The latest inspection was in Idaho, a Level III — driver and paperwork only.

Vehicles recorded under plate ID-BG8249

This plate has been recorded on 2 different VINs. Vehicles on record: 1GB3YSEY9RF434559 (2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD, 2026-05-14 to 2026-06-25); 3C7WRLBL8GG213330 (2016 Dodge 4500, 2024-12-05).

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 (6), then Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operators

Operated by Southco Metals (USDOT 3231349) in every inspection on record.

Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
VIN 1GB3YSEY9RF434559 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD · STRAIGHT TRUCK
2026-05-14 → 2026-06-25
Carrier: SOUTHCO METALS (DOT 3231349) · 2 inspections · 1 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Idaho · Level III — driver and paperwork only
VIN 3C7WRLBL8GG213330 2016 Dodge (DODG) 4500 · STRAIGHT TRUCK
Last seen 2024-12-05
Carrier: SOUTHCO METALS (DOT 3231349) · 1 inspections · 1 OOS · 5 violations
Last inspected in Wyoming · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance6⚠ High
Driver Fitness1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is plate ID-BG8249 linked to 2 different VINs?
FMCSA inspection records list 2 distinct VINs under plate ID-BG8249: VIN 1GB3YSEY9RF434559 (2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD), VIN 3C7WRLBL8GG213330 (2016 Dodge 4500).
What do the out-of-service results on plate ID-BG8249 mean?
This plate's vehicles have 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections (2 vehicle). An out-of-service order parks the vehicle or driver until the cited items are fixed.
Who operates the truck with plate ID-BG8249?
FMCSA inspection records name Southco Metals (USDOT 3231349) as the operating carrier, most recently on 2026-06-25.

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