License Plate TX PLJ5140 (Texas) — Fidel Rios
USDOT 2969781 · 1998 Freightliner Long Conv.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 1FUYDDYBXWP987042 | TX PLJ5140 | FIDEL RIOS · USDOT 2969781 |
| 2024-09-24 | 1FUYDDYBXWP987042 | TX PLJ5140 | NELSON H RIOS · USDOT 1936657 |
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
Fidel Rios Active
- USDOT
- 2969781
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 40%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-26). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.This plate has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
License plate TX-PLJ5140 appears in FMCSA inspection records 6 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1FUYDDYBXWP987042 (1998 Freightliner Long Conv.). Operated by 2 different carriers (DOT numbers) over its inspection history. Most recent operating carrier: Fidel Rios (USDOT 2969781). Vehicle make on file: Freightliner (FRHT) (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 3 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate TX-PLJ5140 (Texas) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-09-24 to 2026-06-26. The latest inspection was in Texas, 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 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. — VIN 1FUYDDYBXWP987042 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 6 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 3 out-of-service violations across 6 inspections. OOS breakdown: 3 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (11). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
2 carriers have operated vehicles under this plate (most recent first): Fidel Rios (USDOT 2969781) from 2025-05-21 to 2026-06-26; Nelson H Rios (USDOT 1936657) on 2024-09-24.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |