License Plate SD PR48973 (South Dakota) — James Nelson
USDOT 778154 · 2012 Kenworth T8 Series
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
James Nelson Active
- USDOT
- 778154
- MC
- 426904
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Sturgis, SD
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-06). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate SD-PR48973 appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1NKDX4TX7CJ310074 (2012 Kenworth T8 Series). Most recent operating carrier: James Nelson (USDOT 778154). Vehicle make on file: Kenworth (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate SD-PR48973 (South Dakota) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-08-12 to 2026-08-06. The latest inspection was in South Dakota, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2012 Kenworth T8 Series — VIN 1NKDX4TX7CJ310074 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 2 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. OOS breakdown: 1 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by James Nelson (USDOT 778154) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |