License Plate IL AM774B (Illinois) — Ernest L Carter
USDOT 1541282 · 2003 Peterbilt 387
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Ernest L Carter Active
- USDOT
- 1541282
- MC
- 592028
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Franklinville, NJ
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 7
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 75%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-01). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate IL-AM774B appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1XP7DB9XX3D594297 (2003 Peterbilt 387). Most recent operating carrier: Ernest L Carter (USDOT 1541282). Vehicle make on file: Peterbilt (TRUCK TRACTOR). 7 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate IL-AM774B (Illinois) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-02-25 to 2025-12-01. The latest inspection was in Pennsylvania, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Illinois).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2003 Peterbilt 387 — VIN 1XP7DB9XX3D594297 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 2 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 7 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. OOS breakdown: 6 vehicle, 1 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (17), then Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Ernest L Carter (USDOT 1541282) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |