License Plate MN 0002PBA (Minnesota) — Richards Transportation Service Inc
USDOT 479357 · 2017 MCIN J4500
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | 2MG3JMBA5HW068147 | MN 0002PBA | RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC · USDOT 479357 |
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
Richards Transportation Service Inc Active
- USDOT
- 479357
- MC
- 206307
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Moorhead, MN
- Power units
- 43
- Drivers
- 42
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 40%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-06). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate MN-0002PBA appears in FMCSA inspection records 1 time. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 2MG3JMBA5HW068147 (2017 MCIN J4500). Most recent operating carrier: Richards Transportation Service Inc (USDOT 479357). Vehicle make on file: MCIN (MOTOR COACH). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate MN-0002PBA (Minnesota) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. The most recent inspection activity under this plate was 2026-04-06. The latest inspection was in Minnesota, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2017 MCIN J4500 — VIN 2MG3JMBA5HW068147 (motor coach).
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 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Richards Transportation Service Inc (USDOT 479357) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |