License Plate KY 0972DM (Kentucky) — Michael Patton
USDOT 2304106 · 1998 Ford L8501
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Michael Patton Active
- USDOT
- 2304106
- MC
- 857718
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- London, KY
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-05). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate KY-0972DM appears in FMCSA inspection records 1 time. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1FTXN80F1WVA38612 (1998 Ford L8501). Most recent operating carrier: Michael Patton (USDOT 2304106). Vehicle make on file: Ford (TRUCK TRACTOR). 4 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate KY-0972DM (Kentucky) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. The most recent inspection activity under this plate was 2025-09-05. The latest inspection was in Kentucky, 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 1998 Ford L8501 — VIN 1FTXN80F1WVA38612 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 1 inspection on FMCSA record. The records show 4 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. OOS breakdown: 2 vehicle, 2 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (2), then Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Michael Patton (USDOT 2304106) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |