License Plate IL T9958517 (Illinois) — Ernest L Carter
USDOT 1541282 · 2007 Volvo VT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-23 | 4V4LC9KL77N487442 | IL T9958517 | ERNEST L CARTER · USDOT 1541282 |
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
Ernest L Carter Active
- USDOT
- 1541282
- MC
- 592028
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- 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 (2026-08-23). 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-T9958517 appears in FMCSA inspection records 4 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 4V4LC9KL77N487442 (2007 Volvo VT). Most recent operating carrier: Ernest L Carter (USDOT 1541282). Vehicle make on file: Volvo (VOLV) (TRUCK TRACTOR). 5 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate IL-T9958517 (Illinois) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-05-02 to 2026-08-23. The latest inspection was in New Jersey, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Illinois).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2007 Volvo VT — VIN 4V4LC9KL77N487442 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 4 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 5 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. OOS breakdown: 3 vehicle, 2 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (30), then Driver Fitness (2). 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 | 30 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |