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License Plate PA ZBL8974 (Pennsylvania) — John Hoover

USDOT 716831 · 2013 GENERAL MT Sierra

5 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
2026-09-111GD12ZC86DF168891PA ZBL8974JOHN HOOVER · USDOT 716831

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

John Hoover Active

USDOT
716831
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Leola, PA
Power units
12
Drivers
11
Inspections (24 mo)
12
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
50%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-11). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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Plate
PA-ZBL8974
Vehicles
1
Inspections
2
OOS results
5

What this means

License plate PA-ZBL8974 appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1GD12ZC86DF168891 (2013 GENERAL MT Sierra). Most recent operating carrier: John Hoover (USDOT 716831). Vehicle make on file: GENERAL MT (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 5 out-of-service results across all inspections.

About this plate

Commercial license plate PA-ZBL8974 (Pennsylvania) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2026-08-28 to 2026-09-11. The latest inspection was in Pennsylvania, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle.

Vehicle on this plate

This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2013 GENERAL MT Sierra — VIN 1GD12ZC86DF168891 (straight truck).

Combined inspection & out-of-service record

Across all vehicles on this plate there are 2 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 5 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. OOS breakdown: 3 vehicle, 1 driver, 1 hazmat. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (4), then Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operators

Operated by John Hoover (USDOT 716831) in every inspection on record.

Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
VIN 1GD12ZC86DF168891 2013 GENERAL MT Sierra · STRAIGHT TRUCK
2026-08-28 → 2026-09-11
Carrier: JOHN HOOVER (DOT 716831) · 2 inspections · 5 OOS · 5 violations
Last inspected in Pennsylvania · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance4! Moderate
Driver Fitness1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 1 · Vehicle OOS: 3 · Hazmat OOS: 1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles are linked to plate PA-ZBL8974?
One: VIN 1GD12ZC86DF168891 (2013 GENERAL MT Sierra).
What do the out-of-service results on plate PA-ZBL8974 mean?
This plate's vehicles have 5 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections (3 vehicle, 1 driver, 1 hazmat). An out-of-service order parks the vehicle or driver until the cited items are fixed.
Who operates the truck with plate PA-ZBL8974?
FMCSA inspection records name John Hoover (USDOT 716831) as the operating carrier, most recently on 2026-09-11.

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