License Plate TX K197243 (Texas) — Best Express Llc
USDOT 3844506 · 2012 Freightliner M2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-21 | 1FVACXDT4CHBW1599 | TX K197243 | BEST EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 3844506 |
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
Best Express Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3844506
- MC
- 1399268
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 24
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 17.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-21). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate TX-K197243 appears in FMCSA inspection records 4 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1FVACXDT4CHBW1599 (2012 Freightliner M2). Most recent operating carrier: Best Express Llc (USDOT 3844506). Vehicle make on file: Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 3 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate TX-K197243 (Texas) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-02-21 to 2025-08-21. The latest inspection was in Ohio, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Texas).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2012 Freightliner M2 — VIN 1FVACXDT4CHBW1599 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 4 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 3 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. OOS breakdown: 3 driver. The leading violation category is Fatigued Driving (HOS) (4), then Unsafe Driving (2). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operators
Operated by Best Express Llc (USDOT 3844506) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |