License Plate ME 862745 (Maine) — Steven J Hovey
USDOT 2021423 · 2004 Western Star 4900
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Steven J Hovey Active
- USDOT
- 2021423
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Orient, ME
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 60%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-20). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate ME-862745 appears in FMCSA inspection records 3 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 5KJJAECK94PN14019 (2004 Western Star 4900). Most recent operating carrier: Steven J Hovey (USDOT 2021423). Vehicle make on file: Western Star (WSTR) (TRUCK TRACTOR). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate ME-862745 (Maine) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-05-06 to 2025-08-20. The latest inspection was in Maine, 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 2004 Western Star 4900 — VIN 5KJJAECK94PN14019 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 3 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. OOS breakdown: 1 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (6), then Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Steven J Hovey (USDOT 2021423) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |