License Plate MA 3988 (Massachusetts) — Chang & Sons Enterprises Inc
USDOT 285474 · 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Chang & Sons Enterprises Inc Active
- USDOT
- 285474
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Whately, MA
- Power units
- 15
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 4
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 20%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-22). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate MA-3988 appears in FMCSA inspection records 5 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 5PVNV8JV3J4S57518 (2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck). Most recent operating carrier: Chang & Sons Enterprises Inc (USDOT 285474). Vehicle make on file: Hino (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 6 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate MA-3988 (Massachusetts) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-09-17 to 2026-07-22. The latest inspection was in Connecticut, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Massachusetts).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck — VIN 5PVNV8JV3J4S57518 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 5 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 6 out-of-service violations across 5 inspections. OOS breakdown: 1 vehicle, 5 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (7), then Unsafe Driving (5). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Chang & Sons Enterprises Inc (USDOT 285474) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |