License Plate TX R480363 (Texas) — Dawson Operating Llc
USDOT 2857974 · 2020 Western Star 4700
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | 5KJJAVDV8LPKY4108 | TX R480363 | DAWSON OPERATING LLC · USDOT 2857974 |
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
Dawson Operating Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2857974
- MC
- 956960
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Midland, TX
- Power units
- 8
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 11.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-24). 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.What this means
License plate TX-R480363 appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 5KJJAVDV8LPKY4108 (2020 Western Star 4700). Most recent operating carrier: Dawson Operating Llc (USDOT 2857974). Vehicle make on file: Western Star (WSTR) (TRUCK TRACTOR). 3 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate TX-R480363 (Texas) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-01-08 to 2026-03-24. The latest inspection was in Utah, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Texas).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2020 Western Star 4700 — VIN 5KJJAVDV8LPKY4108 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 2 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 3 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. OOS breakdown: 3 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Dawson Operating Llc (USDOT 2857974) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |