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License Plate TX T49966 (Texas) — Richard Vela

USDOT 2328991 · 1987 Peterbilt 359

2 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
2026-03-021XP9DB9X5HN206063TX T49966RICHARD VELA · USDOT 2328991

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

Richard Vela Active

USDOT
2328991
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Edinburg, TX
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
2
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
100%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-02). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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Plate
TX-T49966
Vehicles
1
Inspections
2
OOS results
2

What this means

License plate TX-T49966 appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1XP9DB9X5HN206063 (1987 Peterbilt 359). Most recent operating carrier: Richard Vela (USDOT 2328991). Vehicle make on file: Peterbilt (PTRB) (TRUCK TRACTOR). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.

About this plate

Commercial license plate TX-T49966 (Texas) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-11-21 to 2026-03-02. 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 1987 Peterbilt 359 — VIN 1XP9DB9X5HN206063 (truck tractor).

Combined inspection & out-of-service record

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

Operators

Operated by Richard Vela (USDOT 2328991) in every inspection on record.

Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
VIN 1XP9DB9X5HN206063 1987 Peterbilt (PTRB) 359 · TRUCK TRACTOR
2025-11-21 → 2026-03-02
Carrier: RICHARD VELA (DOT 2328991) · 2 inspections · 2 OOS · 5 violations
Last inspected in Texas · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance4! Moderate
Unsafe Driving1— Minor
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles are linked to plate TX-T49966?
One: VIN 1XP9DB9X5HN206063 (1987 Peterbilt 359).
What do the out-of-service results on plate TX-T49966 mean?
This plate's vehicles have 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections (2 vehicle). An out-of-service order parks the vehicle or driver until the cited items are fixed.
Who operates the truck with plate TX-T49966?
FMCSA inspection records name Richard Vela (USDOT 2328991) as the operating carrier, most recently on 2026-03-02.

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