License Plate MN 0271PZA (Minnesota) — Collins Brothers Towing Inc
USDOT 1096262 · 2000 Peterbilt 379
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-26 | 1XP5D69X4YN494616 | MN 0271PZA | COLLINS BROTHERS TOWING INC · USDOT 1096262 |
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
Collins Brothers Towing Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1096262
- MC
- 689314
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Elk River, MN
- Power units
- 14
- Drivers
- 14
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 11
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 28.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-26). 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-0271PZA appears in FMCSA inspection records 3 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1XP5D69X4YN494616 (2000 Peterbilt 379). Most recent operating carrier: Collins Brothers Towing Inc (USDOT 1096262). Vehicle make on file: Peterbilt (TRUCK TRACTOR). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate MN-0271PZA (Minnesota) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-04-08 to 2025-08-26. The latest inspection was in South Dakota, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Minnesota).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2000 Peterbilt 379 — VIN 1XP5D69X4YN494616 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 3 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. OOS breakdown: 2 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (8). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Collins Brothers Towing Inc (USDOT 1096262) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |