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License Plate MT FCP257 (Montana) — Wayne E Zimmerman

USDOT 1602878 · 1996 Freightliner Long Conv.

2 OOS events

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-03-031FVNFXYB6TP550189MT FCP257WAYNE E ZIMMERMAN · USDOT 1602878

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

Wayne E Zimmerman Active

USDOT
1602878
MC
669492
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Trout Creek, MT
Power units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections (24 mo)
6
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
100%

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

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Plate
MT-FCP257
Vehicles
1
Inspections
3
OOS results
2
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What this means

License plate MT-FCP257 appears in FMCSA inspection records 3 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1FVNFXYB6TP550189 (1996 Freightliner Long Conv.). Most recent operating carrier: Wayne E Zimmerman (USDOT 1602878). Vehicle make on file: Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.

About this plate

Commercial license plate MT-FCP257 (Montana) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-10-02 to 2026-03-03. The latest inspection was in Montana, a Level III — driver and paperwork only.

Vehicle on this plate

This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 1996 Freightliner Long Conv. — VIN 1FVNFXYB6TP550189 (straight truck).

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 (10). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operators

Operated by Wayne E Zimmerman (USDOT 1602878) in every inspection on record.

Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
VIN 1FVNFXYB6TP550189 1996 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Long Conv. · STRAIGHT TRUCK
2024-10-02 → 2026-03-03
Carrier: WAYNE E ZIMMERMAN (DOT 1602878) · 3 inspections · 2 OOS · 10 violations
Last inspected in Montana · Level III — driver and paperwork only
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance10⚠ High
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 MT-FCP257?
One: VIN 1FVNFXYB6TP550189 (1996 Freightliner Long Conv.).
What do the out-of-service results on plate MT-FCP257 mean?
This plate's vehicles have 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections (2 vehicle). An out-of-service order parks the vehicle or driver until the cited items are fixed.
Who operates the truck with plate MT-FCP257?
FMCSA inspection records name Wayne E Zimmerman (USDOT 1602878) as the operating carrier, most recently on 2026-03-03.

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