License Plate MI BE00387 (Michigan) — Bill Whaling Excavating Llc
USDOT 1770974 · 1996 Freightliner Med. Conv.
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 1FUY3MCB7TH769138 | MI BE00387 | BILL WHALING EXCAVATING LLC · USDOT 1770974 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Bill Whaling Excavating Llc Active
- USDOT
- 1770974
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Reed City, MI
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-12). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate MI-BE00387 appears in FMCSA inspection records 1 time. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1FUY3MCB7TH769138 (1996 Freightliner Med. Conv.). Most recent operating carrier: Bill Whaling Excavating Llc (USDOT 1770974). Vehicle make on file: Freightliner (FRHT) (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate MI-BE00387 (Michigan) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-07-21 to 2026-10-12. 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 1996 Freightliner Med. Conv. — VIN 1FUY3MCB7TH769138 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 1 inspection on FMCSA record. The records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. OOS breakdown: 1 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (6), then Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Bill Whaling Excavating Llc (USDOT 1770974) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |