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License Plate LA P280785 (Louisiana) — Tchefuncte Energy Llc

USDOT 3816455 · 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis

1 OOS event

Most recently recorded carrier for this plate

Tchefuncte Energy Llc Active

USDOT
3816455
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Covington, LA
Power units
7
Drivers
3
Inspections (24 mo)
10
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
10%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-27). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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Plate
LA-P280785
Vehicles
1
Inspections
6
OOS results
1
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What this means

License plate LA-P280785 appears in FMCSA inspection records 6 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 5KJJBWDR5PPUG5254 (2023 Western Star 49X Chassis). Most recent operating carrier: Tchefuncte Energy Llc (USDOT 3816455). Vehicle make on file: Western Star (WESTERN ST) (TRUCK TRACTOR). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.

About this plate

Commercial license plate LA-P280785 (Louisiana) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-02-27 to 2026-07-27. The latest inspection was in Louisiana, 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 Western Star 49X Chassis — VIN 5KJJBWDR5PPUG5254 (truck tractor).

Combined inspection & out-of-service record

Across all vehicles on this plate there are 6 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 1 out-of-service violation across 6 inspections. OOS breakdown: 1 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operators

Operated by Tchefuncte Energy Llc (USDOT 3816455) in every inspection on record.

Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
VIN 5KJJBWDR5PPUG5254 2023 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 49X Chassis · TRUCK TRACTOR
2025-02-27 → 2026-07-27
Carrier: TCHEFUNCTE ENERGY LLC (DOT 3816455) · 6 inspections · 1 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Louisiana · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles are linked to plate LA-P280785?
One: VIN 5KJJBWDR5PPUG5254 (2023 Western Star 49X Chassis).
What do the out-of-service results on plate LA-P280785 mean?
This plate's vehicles have 1 out-of-service violation across 6 inspections (1 vehicle). An out-of-service order parks the vehicle or driver until the cited items are fixed.
Who operates the truck with plate LA-P280785?
FMCSA inspection records name Tchefuncte Energy Llc (USDOT 3816455) as the operating carrier, most recently on 2026-07-27.

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