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License Plate MI BD97698 (Michigan) — Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co

USDOT 112071 · 2025 Freightliner Cascadia

1 OOS event

Most recently recorded carrier for this plate

Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co Active

USDOT
112071
MC
1099915
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Holland, MI
Power units
173
Drivers
127
Inspections (24 mo)
105
Crashes (24 mo)
12
Vehicle OOS rate
37.7%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-23). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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Plate
MI-BD97698
Vehicles
1
Inspections
3
OOS results
1
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What this means

License plate MI-BD97698 appears in FMCSA inspection records 3 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 3AKJHLDR9SDVZ6347 (2025 Freightliner Cascadia). Most recent operating carrier: Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co (USDOT 112071). Vehicle make on file: Freightliner (FRHT) (TRUCK TRACTOR). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.

About this plate

Commercial license plate MI-BD97698 (Michigan) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-11-07 to 2026-03-23. The latest inspection was in Michigan, 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 2025 Freightliner Cascadia — VIN 3AKJHLDR9SDVZ6347 (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 (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operators

Operated by Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co (USDOT 112071) in every inspection on record.

Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
VIN 3AKJHLDR9SDVZ6347 2025 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia · TRUCK TRACTOR
2024-11-07 → 2026-03-23
Carrier: LOUIS PADNOS IRON & METAL CO (DOT 112071) · 3 inspections · 1 OOS · 4 violations
Last inspected in Michigan · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance4! 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 MI-BD97698?
One: VIN 3AKJHLDR9SDVZ6347 (2025 Freightliner Cascadia).
What do the out-of-service results on plate MI-BD97698 mean?
This plate's vehicles have 1 out-of-service violation across 3 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 MI-BD97698?
FMCSA inspection records name Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co (USDOT 112071) as the operating carrier, most recently on 2026-03-23.

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