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Plate MI-RC45171

Michigan · PETERBILT

Clean record

Current operating carrier of this plate

Greatway Transportation Inc Active

USDOT
1880349
MC
678205
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Broker
Based in
Romulus, MI
Power units
117
Drivers
106
Inspections (24 mo)
340
Crashes (24 mo)
16
Vehicle OOS rate
31%
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This plate has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).

Plate
MI-RC45171
Vehicles
1
Inspections
6
OOS results
0
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What this means

License plate MI-RC45171 appears in FMCSA inspection records 6 times. Currently assigned to one vehicle: VIN 1XPBD49X7RD638335. Operated by 2 different carriers (DOT numbers) over its inspection history. Vehicle make on file: PTRB (TRUCK TRACTOR). Zero out-of-service results — clean inspection record under this plate.

About this plate

Commercial license plate MI-RC45171 (Michigan) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. The most recent inspection activity under this plate was 2026-02-16. This page aggregates every vehicle, operator, and inspection we can tie to the plate — useful for accident investigation, fraud checks, and used-truck due diligence.

Vehicle on this plate

This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2024 PTRB 579 — VIN 1XPBD49X7RD638335. The full spec decode, recall matches, and complete inspection record live on that vehicle's VIN page.

Combined inspection & out-of-service record

Across all vehicles on this plate there are 6 inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service orders were issued — a clean combined record under this plate. The leading violation category is Unsafe Driving (3), then Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2).

Operators

2 carriers have operated vehicles under this plate: GREATWAY TRANSPORTATION INC, L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC. Each links to that carrier's full FMCSA safety profile.

How to use this report

Vetting a unit or carrier: a clean plate record is encouraging, but confirm current condition with an independent inspection and a state title check. FMCSA data shows who operated the vehicle, not the legal owner — ownership requires a state DMV request (restricted under the federal DPPA).

Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
VIN 1XPBD49X7RD638335 PTRB · TRUCK TRACTOR
Last seen 2026-02-16
Carrier: GREATWAY TRANSPORTATION INC (DOT 1880349) · 3 inspections · 0 OOS · 3 violations
VIN 1XPBD49X7RD638335 PETERBILT · TRUCK TRACTOR
Last seen 2025-07-22
Carrier: L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC (DOT 3665903) · 3 inspections · 0 OOS · 3 violations
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Unsafe Driving3! Moderate
Fatigued Driving (HOS)2! Moderate
Vehicle Maintenance1— Minor
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles are linked to plate MI-RC45171?
Our records tie this plate to a single commercial vehicle, linked above to its VIN page where you'll find the full NHTSA spec decode, recall matches, and complete inspection history.
Why does plate MI-RC45171 appear under different DOT numbers?
A vehicle can change operators while keeping its plate — lease-on deals, fleet transfers, or sales preserve the registration but change the operating carrier. The 2 DOT numbers shown are the carriers responsible at each roadside inspection, each linked to its full safety profile.
Can I find the registered owner of plate MI-RC45171?
Not through FMCSA public data, which tracks the operating carrier (DOT number), not the legal owner. State DMV records can confirm ownership but require a written request with a stated reason under the federal DPPA. For accident or fraud matters, work through law enforcement or your insurer.

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